Current and investigational anti-obesity drugs help reduce weight and offer additional benefits, but more effective options are needed

AbstractA number of pharmacological options for the treatment of obesity are available, but their efficacy is limited to losses of 5 –10% of patient weight and their use should be secondary to lifestyle changes. The safety and efficacy of anti-obesity drugs, as well as the characteristics and co-morbidities of the patient, should be taken into consideration when treating obesity, as not all treatments are appropriate for all pa tients. A variety of new anti-obesity drugs are currently undergoing clinical investigation, but none appears to be the ideal agent to treat obesity.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research