Which medicine is best for obesity?
Which medicine is best for obesity? The most commonly used medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obesity include:Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)Liraglutide (Saxenda)Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia) When should drug therapy for obesity be considered? There is consensus that anti-obesity drug treatment may be considered for individuals who fail to respond to lifestyle interventions after 6 months of treatment, and have a body mass index (BMI) of >30 kg/m2 or a BMI of >27 kg/m2 with weight-associated comorbidities. What is the first line of treatment for obesity? Metformin is therefore considered a first line drug in...