what to do now that the weight loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) is gone

November 2010

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Table of Contents

Cardiology whether dabigatran (Pradaxa) will replace warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation
Gout lots of ads for new gout drugs...Uloric, Colcrys, and now Krystexxa
Asthma Spiriva (TIOtropium) used in some patients with asthma
Psychiatry New guidelines say to select antidepressants based on side effects, other medical conditions, drug interactions, and cost
Vaccines More adults are now candidates for pneumococcal vaccination
Gastroenterology whether sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, etc) is safe for hyperkalemia
Women's Health whether the new 10 mcg Vagifem (estradiol) vaginal tablet works as well as the 25 mcg strength
Pediatrics Up to 15% of babies and toddlers don't get enough iron
Obesity & Weight Loss what to do now that the weight loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) is gone
Substance Use Disorder People are abusing some unexpected OTC and Rx meds
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for some Rx drugs