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Q. Months ago I heard about a new prescription drug for weight loss that also lowered cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It was awaiting approval. Has it become available?
A. The drug is rimonabant. Although it is now available in Europe, a panel of experts recommended to the FDA that it not be approved due to an increased risk of depression or suicidal thoughts.
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