Anti-Obesity Drugs

Weight Loss & Obesity Drugs:
Weight loss or diet drugs are substances intended to promote weight loss. They may be prescription weight loss pills that must receive approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being sold or administered, or over-the-counter weight loss drugs sold as supplements or diet pills without prescription. Read More

Drugs FAQ:
Q: I only need to lose 10 pounds.
Are weight-loss medications appropriate for me?
A: Weight-loss medications may be appropriate for carefully selected patients who are at significant medical risk because of their obesity. Read More

Appetite Suppressants:
These medications suppress your appetite so you feel less hungry. They work by changing levels of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that regulate satiety (fullness) and appetite. Read More

Anti-Obesity Drugs:
Obesity or severe overweight requires long-term treatment in order to achieve lasting weight loss and control. As in other chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, long-term use of prescription medications may be appropriate for some obese patients. Read More

Do Prescription Drugs Work?
Prescription weight loss medications are usually effective when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program. Read More

Meridia Weight Loss Pills/Drugs:
Meridia (Sibutramine) weight loss pills are prescription-only appetite suppressants for the short-term and long-term management of obesity and severe overweight. Like all weight loss medications, Meridia weight loss pills are more effective when combined with a sensible program of diet and exercise, and if necessary, behavior therapy. Read More

Phentermine Drugs:
Phentermine weight loss pills are prescription-only appetite suppressants for the short-term management of obesity and severe overweight. Like all weight loss medications, Phentermine weight loss pills are more effective when combined with a sensible program of diet and exercise, and if necessary, behavior therapy. Read More

Sibutramine Information:
Sibutramine (trade name Meridia) is one of the latest generation of weight loss drugs and is designed to help people who are obese (body mass index [BMI] of 30 +) lose weight. In some circumstances, it may be prescribed for people with BMIs of 27-30 when they have other conditions (such as diabetes or sleep apnea) that are aggravated by being overweight. Read More

Xenical Weight Loss Study:
According to a recent 2002 weight loss study, the obesity medication Xenical (orlistat) helps those who are responsive to the drug to maintain steady weight loss and lose up to 10.8cm from their waist if the weight management plan is maintained for a year. Read More