Question about the drug Acomplia?
I'm read an article that the drug "Acomlia" has been removed from the shelves of pharmacies in the 18 countries of the European Union, EMEA warned that patients taking the drug nearly doubles the risk of psychiatric problems. Sanofi-Aventis under the EMEA and declared: "risks of taking anti-obesity drug outweigh the benifets the drug can offer their patients according to their current guidelines. There have been ordered to withdraw the drug from the shelves of the United States, although aware that medicine encourages suicidal thoughts in those without a history of depression or mental illness. We suggest you ask your health care provider. I wonder if anyone has read this article and if this is true? Thank you very much. Thanks Hank, I saw these sites, very interesting!
I just checked online and yes, I found some articles that have confirmed what you said about concerns about the drug because of its negative mental effects: Here are the links: Europe = .com/archives/2006/02/07/acomplia_side_effects_the_story_you_must_read.php http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=asNW.g2.84QI&refer http://www.diet-blog I hope that helped! 
The best option for people who do is not use this medication at all, but rely on natural methods such as diet and exercise to reduce weight.
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