Posted by Cecilia on June 14, 2000, at 7:26:41
In reply to meridia an SSRI?, posted by bob on June 12, 2000, at 23:21:37
> Hey Amy,
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> did you catch anywhere in the research you did what the "generic" or chemical or scientific name of the stuff is? I wonder if someone is pulling a Wellbutrin/Zyban thing here.
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> Personally, tho, if I'm remembering my commercials properly, with the extremely nasty intestinal side effects meridia can have, I'd much rather be on paxil (gack!), thank you.
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> Cheers,
> bobActually, Bob, Xenical`s the one with the nasty intestinal effects possibly leading to the need for embarrassing purchases in the adult diaper dept, it acts to decrease fat absorption in the gut, whereas Meridia`s just supposed to act on the appetite center in the brain. Needless to say, neither of them are all that effective. Has anyone ever pondered how dramatically it would change the world if science really managed to invent a safe, effective, "eat all you want and still lose weight" pill. Once everyone can be thin, the status is gone, would those with the genes for fatness suddenly become the new elite and diet centers turn into "fatten `em up" franchises?
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