New pill - Smoking Cessation Message Board

smartgal · 03-09-2004, 10:05 AM

I heard on the news this morning that a new pill was coming out (not approved yet) that will help smokers quit AND lose weight. Darn them, I could use that now! But I thought I'd mention it for those of you waiting in the wings!

Deda · 03-09-2004, 12:41 PM

Wouldn't that just be too good? I'd love it too! Did they say when it would possibly be approved and go on the market? Okay guiltyg, i'm waiting in the wings too..

Thanks!

smartgal · 03-09-2004, 02:19 PM

The drug is called rimonabant, and should be out in about a year.

One study found the drug helped people drop 20 pounds in a year, while the other concluded it doubles smokers' success at quitting.

I want it now! If it works that good, I wonder if it will also be marketed as a weightloss aid.

smartgal · 03-10-2004, 10:54 AM

Yes, I'm already quit. I was just wishing that it had been out sooner. But it will give some hope to those who try and fail and try and fail, so that's a good thing. Gosh, it's my two month anniversary!

LL29 · 03-11-2004, 07:19 AM

GUILTY - 2 months - YOU GO

THAT's AWESOME

Very proud of ya - have a slurpy on me. LOL

Now on the new pill thing - it's prob. some derivative of wellbutrin or something because that pill does the same thing - this new pill is prob. just more advanced. BUT - we all know that when we use methods to drop weight quickly - it normally comes back. Soooooooooooooooo - we should do it the way we can MAINTAIN it - thru exercise (hint hint - get off the couch) and eating better. Even if you only walk for 20 min. per day - that in itself will help you dramatically.

Have a great day all

Laurie