There always seem to be new and fascinating weight loss
products that come to the market. Most however are in the form of herbs and or
natural products that claim huge promises but then come up empty handed. This may
not be the case with a new weight loss drug being experimented with currently
called Tesofensine. So far its trials and tests are showing up with extremely good results. Some are
saying it could be the next big thing in weight loss but it would most likely
still be 3 years (2008 as this was written) down the road as it obviously has
to go through numerous more testing etc.
The medication
works by manipulating the part of the brain controlling ones appetite.
When the user starts to eat, they feel full shortly after. As with any medication
there are potential side effects including nausea, diarrhea, or constipation,
mood swings or insomnia it also has shown to increase ones heart rate which could
be troubling as many who are obese already have strained hearts. In a test,
over 200 men and woman took either took the medication or a placebo. The ones
taking the medication lost around double what other weight loss medications on
the market are offering today when taken over a 6 month period. A patient in the
test was quoted as saying "For the first time in my life, my appetite control
is normal". If this drug pans out, it could not only make one lose weight, but
could help with diabetes, the need for gastric banding, stomach stapling and
other weight related health issues.
Now this all
sounds wonderful but there are still many more trials and testing that would need
to take place. Often initial testing results seem to indicate one thing but
have left out many other issues. If the benefits outweigh the side effects there
is a good chance the product could make it to market in 3 years. Time will tell
what will become of Tesofensine. A rough approximation would perhaps be into 2011 where a FDA submission may take
place "if" all goes well.
|
