Weight Loss Medication Long Term

Common weight loss drug safe for long term use a new study published in the journal obesity has revealed that commonly used weight loss drugs are safe to use for long term treatment.

Weight loss medication long term. 1 results vary by medication and by person. Prescription weight loss drugs approved for long term use more than 12 weeks produce significant weight loss compared with placebo. Since 2012 the fda has approved four safe weight loss medications for long term weight management.

Phentermine topiramate extended release qsymia is the most effective weight loss drug available to date. Most new weight loss drugs are approved for long term use but unfortunately the newer drugs can be expensive if they are not covered by insurance lewis said. It combines an adrenergic agonist with a neurostabilizer.

Food and drug administration fda has approved 5 weight loss drugs orlistat lorcaserin naltrexone bupropion phentermine topiramate and liraglutide for long term use in obese body mass index bmi 30 or overweight. Identifying effective long term treatment strategies for overweight and obesity is of paramount importance. In 1973 fda limited all weight loss drugs to short term use reflecting concerns about an epidemic of amphetamine use colman says.

Daily doses with four strengths start at 3 75 23mg to 15mg 92mg. Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your starting body weight may help improve your health by lowering blood sugar blood pressure and triglycerides.