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Weight-Loss Drug Rimonabant Increases Risk for Adverse Psychiatric Effects
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Title Weight-Loss Drug Rimonabant Increases Risk for Adverse Psychiatric Effects
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566344?src=rss
Description A meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials of the weight-loss drug rimonabant concurs with FDA findings of increased risk for adverse psychiatric effects.

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Date Nov 22, 2007
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