MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VIVUS,Inc. (Nasdaq:VVUS), a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity and sexual health, today announced the following scientific presentations:
Conference
ENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting and Expo
June 15-18, 2013
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Date/Time
Poster Presentation Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2013, 1:45-3:45pm
Session Location: Expo Hall, Moscone Center
Poster Number: SAT-663
Abstract Number: 3585
Presentation Title
Improvements in Glycemic Parameters Associated With Magnitude of Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Subjects Receiving Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release Over 2 Years
Authors: Lawrence J. Cheskin, MDa; Charles H. Bowden, MDb
Affiliations:
aJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, Baltimore, MD
bVIVUS, Inc., Mountain View, CA
Conference
ESH 2013: 23rd European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection
June 14-17, 2013
Mico Milano Congressi, Milan, Italy
Date/Time
Oral Presentation Date: Monday, June 17th, 2013, 9:20-9:30
Session Location: Red Hall, Mico Milano Congressi
Presentation Title
Improvements in Cardiometabolic Parameters as a Function of Magnitude of Weight Loss in Subjects With Hypertension Treated With Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release (PHEN/TPM ER)
Authors: Samuel Klein, MDa; Hermann Toplak, MDb; Roman V. Dvorak, MD, PhDc
Affiliations:
aWashington University Medical School, St. Louis, MO, USA
bMedical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
cVIVUS, Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
Conference
ESH 2013: 23rd European Meeting on Hypertension and Cardiovascular Protection
June 14-17, 2013
Mico Milano Congressi, Milan, Italy
Date/Time
Oral Presentation Date: Monday, June 17th, 2013, 17:50-18:00
Session Location: Blue Hall, Mico Milano Congressi
Presentation Title
Changes in Hypertension Status Associated With Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release Over 108 Weeks
Authors: Jens Jordan, MDa; Krzysztof Narkiewicz, MD, PhDb; Wesley W. Day, PhDc
Affiliations:
aInstitute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
bDepartment of Hypertension and Diabetology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
cVIVUS, Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
About Qsymia
Qsymia® (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV is approved in the U.S. and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
The effect of Qsymia on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established. The safety and effectiveness of Qsymia in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and herbal preparations, have not been established.
Important Safety Information
Qsymia® (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV is contraindicated in pregnancy; in patients with glaucoma; in hyperthyroidism; in patients receiving treatment or within 14 days following treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); or in patients with hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, topiramate, or any of the inactive ingredients in Qsymia.
Qsymia can cause fetal harm. Females of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test before treatment and monthly thereafter and use effective contraception consistently during Qsymia therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking Qsymia, treatment should be discontinued immediately, and the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to the fetus.
The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical studies, 5% or greater and at least 1.5 times placebo, include paraesthesia, dizziness, dysgeusia, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth.
About VIVUS
VIVUS is a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity and sexual health. For more information about the company, please visit www.vivus.com.
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