lots of hype in the news about Cellasene

April 1999

There's been lots of hype in the news about Cellasene...the herbal supplement promoted to get rid of cellulite.

Cellasene contains ginkgo...bladderwrack...sweet clover...grape seed extract...borage seed oil...fish oil...and lecithin.

The manufacturer claims that it increases circulation...decreases fluid accumulation...and makes the skin look smoother.

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Table of Contents

new SYNTHETIC conjugated estrogens tablet called Cenestin
Diabetes restrict the use of Rezulin (troglitazone) for diabetes
Interactions new cytochrome P450 drug interactions
Cardiology whether aspirin reduces the efficacy of ACE inhibitors
Cardiology Drinking tea might reduce the risk of MI
Dermatology Lamisil (terbinafine) CREAM will soon switch from Rx to OTC
Infectious Diseases stronger warning not to use Rebetron during pregnancy
Infectious Diseases metformin (Glucophage) to treat some of the metabolic complications of HIV treatment
Infectious Diseases Panretin (Pan-RET-in, alitretinoin) gel, the first TOPICAL treatment for Kaposi's sarcoma
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) for generalized anxiety disorder
best treatment to help people stop smoking
Women's Health Viagra (sildenafil) is effective for WOMEN
Women's Health new OTC monitor called the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor
Thyroid Disorders some patients feel better when they're given BOTH levothyroxine (T4) AND triiodothyronine (T3)
lots of hype in the news about Cellasene
NADH (Enada), an OTC supplement that's being promoted for chronic fatigue syndrome
Gastroenterology High-dose ranitidine (Zantac) usually ISN'T more effective
Gastroenterology Two new proton pump inhibitors will soon hit the market
Interactions Cytochrome P450