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Appetite Suppressants (Sympathomimetics) for Obesity
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Sympathomimetic appetite suppressants make you feel less hungry. They work by changing levels of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that affect mood and appetite. This medicine tends to work for only a few weeks, so it is not recommended for long–term use. That is why it is important to learn healthy habits for eating and getting more active.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacy |
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