Supplements and Medications Abuse

The harmful effects of laxative abuse

Laxative abuse is characterized by the excessive use of laxatives with the...

Weight loss drugs aren’t safe to use without medical supervision and are generally prescribed to help in...

Laxatives have been used for health purposes for over 2000 years. These days they...

Anorexiant diet pills have increased dangers for those with an eating disorder. There...

Using laxatives in an attempt to lose weight is a form of disordered eating that can...

While laxatives may relieve constipation associated with some illnesses, such as...

When used appropriately, laxatives can be a helpful tool to alleviate constipation. But excessive laxative...

It can be tempting to look for a quick fix if you’re struggling with thoughts about your weight or have...

Naltrexone, a medication prescribed to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder, is sometimes used for weight...

Topiramate, also sold under the brand name Topamax, is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to...

Orlistat, is a medication sold under the brand names Alli and Xenical that is available over the counter...

Phentermine is the generic name for the prescription drug sold under the brand names Adipex-P and Lomaira...

Bupropion, also sold under the brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant medication. It is...

Metformin is a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. However...

Semaglutide, also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is an injectable medication prescribed to...

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved in 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating type 2...