Qnexa (que-NEX-suh) for weight loss

April 2012

Patients will ask about Qnexa (que-NEX-suh) for weight loss.

It's not approved yet...but it could be later this year.

Qnexa combines phentermine plus controlled-release topiramate. The combo is more effective than either drug alone for weight loss.

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Table of Contents

Generics You'll see many BIG drugs go generic by the end of this year
Insomnia whether insomnia medications increase mortality
Obesity & Weight Loss Qnexa (que-NEX-suh) for weight loss
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Pediatrics how to stop bedwetting in children
Substance Use Disorder how to curb the Rx drug abuse epidemic
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Alzheimer's Disease whether coconut oil, Axona, or bacopa are helpful for Alzheimer's
UTIs how to PREVENT recurrent urinary tract infections
Diabetes ACE inhibitor or ARB to prevent kidney disease