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" Weight-loss drugs / "
Suellen May ; consulting editor, David J. Triggle.
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BL
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955910
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b710280
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May, Suellen.
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Weight-loss drugs /\ Suellen May ; consulting editor, David J. Triggle.
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New York, NY :: Chelsea House,, ©2009.
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Drugs, the straight facts
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112 pages :: color illustrations ;; 24 cm.
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1604132043
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: 9781604132045
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-108) and index.
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| Contents
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The use and abuse of drugs -- Weight, obesity, and BMI -- Fat and weight loss -- Appetite suppressants -- Lipase inhibitors -- Fen-Phen and Redux : the making and unmaking of drugs -- Stimulants -- Going off label for weight loss -- The future of weight-loss drugs.
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Describes the health and emotional implications of being overweight, and the benefits and side effects of weight-loss drugs.
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Appetite depressants.
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Weight loss preparations.
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Weight loss.
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Appetite depressants.
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Weight loss preparations.
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Weight loss.
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Appetite depressants.
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Weight loss preparations.
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Weight loss.
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| Dewey Classification
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615/.78
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RM332.3.M39 2009
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Triggle, D. J.
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