Lorcaserin Is Safe, But Only Modestly Effective for Weight Loss - POEMs - American ...
Mar 15, 2019 - Lorcaserin, 10 mg twice daily, helps some patients lose 10% or more of their body weight (number needed to treat [NNT] = 10) and appears to be safe in terms of cardiovascular events.
American Family Physician : POEMs
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0315/od4.html
Liraglutide (Saxenda) for Weight Loss - STEPS - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2016 - Liraglutide, combined with lifestyle counseling, produces a clinically significant and sustained weight loss that continues as long as it is used. Nausea and vomiting, however, are common adverse effects, and about one in 10 patients will discontinue treatment.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0715/p161.html
Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) for Weight Loss - STEPS - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2015 - Naltrexone/bupropion produces clinically significant weight loss when combined with a diet and exercise program. It decreases body weight in patients with diabetes, but its effect on diabetic outcomes is not known. A significant proportion of patients will experience adverse effects.
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0415/p554.html
Phentermine/Topiramate (Qsymia) for Chronic Weight Management - STEPS - American Family...
Oct 15, 2014 - Phentermine/topiramate has been shown to be a good option for sustained weight loss in patients who are unable to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. It should not be given to patients with a history of significant heart disease, and women of childbearing age should use ...
American Family Physician : STEPS
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/1015/p576.html
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