Lizard pill anyone?

The headlines this week are doctors muttering about the FDA’s decision to approved a new antiobesity drug called “Qnexa.” Qnexa is a combination of an already existing weight loss drug - phentermine and topiramate, an antiseizure agent – which is fondly knick-named ‘the stupid pill’ for some if its special side effects – forgetfulness, clumsiness and reduced overall braininess.

This has been followed up with a recent chemical breakthrough. A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is the new treatment for chocolate cravings (no, we can’t imagine how they discovered this). Maybe if you take Qnexa you’ll be silly enough start swallowing lizard venom?