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Certain medications can be prescribed to assist in weight loss.

The most recent prescription weight loss medication released is Acomplia ( generic name Rimonabant ), manufactured by Sanofi Aventis.

Used to treat obesity in persons with a BMI ( body mass index ) of 30 or above, as well as for smoking cessation treatments, Acomplia is still pending FDA approval for use in the United States.

Other weight loss medications, like amphetamines, are dangerous and are now banned for casual weight loss.

Some supplements, including those containing vitamins and minerals, may not be effective for weight loss.