Medication & supplements
Learn how abusing various health and vitamin supplements and medications can be harmful to your health, the signs that someone is abusing supplements/medications, and how to treat this abuse.
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The harmful effects of laxative abuse
Laxative abuse is characterized by the excessive use of laxatives with the...
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How safe are weight loss drugs?
Weight loss drugs aren’t safe to use without medical supervision and are generally prescribed to help in...
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Laxative misuse in patients with eating disorders
Laxatives have been used for health purposes for over 2000 years. These days they...
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The dangers of anorexiant diet pills
Anorexiant diet pills have increased dangers for those with an eating disorder. There...
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The truth about laxatives for weight loss
Using laxatives in an attempt to lose weight is a form of disordered eating that can...
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Laxatives and stomach cramps
While laxatives may relieve constipation associated with some illnesses, such as...
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How to prevent a laxative overdose
When used appropriately, laxatives can be a helpful tool to alleviate constipation. But excessive laxative...
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Dangers of supplement and weight loss pills
It can be tempting to look for a quick fix if you’re struggling with thoughts about your weight or have...
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Naltrexone for weight loss (Revia, Vivitrol)
Naltrexone, a medication prescribed to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder, is sometimes used for weight...
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Topiramate for weight loss (Topamax)
Topiramate, also sold under the brand name Topamax, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to...
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Orlistat for weight loss (Alli, Xenical)
Orlistat, is a medication sold under the brand names Alli and Xenical that is available over the counter...
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Phentermine for weight loss (Adipex-P, Lomaira)
Phentermine is the generic name for the prescription drug sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira...
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Bupropion for weight loss (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
Bupropion, also sold under the brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant medication. It is...
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Metformin for weight loss (Fortamet, Glumetza)
Metformin is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. However...
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Semaglutide for weight loss (Ozempic)
Semaglutide, also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is an injectable medication prescribed to...
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Tirzepatide for weight loss (Mounjaro)
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved in 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating type 2...
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Diethylpropion for weight loss (Tepanil, Tenuate)
Diethylpropion (Tepanil, Tenuate) is a prescription appetite suppressant. Taking a “diet pill” like...
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Zonisamide for weight loss (Zonegran)
If you’re considering taking zonisamide for weight loss or you already do, you’ll want to know the physical...
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Medication for eating disorders
Eating disorders are highly complex conditions, often developed from a combination of biological, mental...