Pharmacologic treatment options for obesity: current and potential medications.
Pharmacotherapy has a role in obesity management when combined with diet, physical activity, and behavior modification. Currently available therapies are safe when used appropriately. New treatments with novel mechanisms of action are likely to be available in the future.
Fujioka
Ken
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Center for Weight Management, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, CA 92130, USA. Fujioka.ken@scrippshealth.org
Lee
Michael W
MW
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D049088:Bariatrics / Q000379:methods*; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents