title: Short-term and long-term clinical evaluation of a non-amphetaminic anorexiant (mazindol) in the treatment of obesity.
abstract: The effectiveness and tolerance of a non-amphetaminic anorexiant drug has been evaluated in a short-term and in a long-term clinical trial in simple obesity and in refractory obesity. In the short-term 'crossover' trial, a more evident effectiveness and tolerance result when the anorexiant is given in a late phase of treatment. The association of an anorexiant drug with the hypocaloric diet was seen to be effective in the treatment of so-called refractory obesity. In the evaluation of the long-term treatment it is seen that weight loss is greater and remains so farr longer periods in patients receiving anorexiant, as compared to controls. This is related to a better maintenance of a restricted calorie regimen. Mazindol did not affect the improvement of glucose tolerance and insulin secretion which follows the weight reduction.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000139:chemically induced; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism; D000078790:Insulin Secretion; D008454:Mazindol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D010919:Placebos; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D013997:Time Factors; D014717:Vertigo / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D007211:Indoles; D007328:Insulin; D010919:Placebos; D008454:Mazindol