title: Pharmacologic treatment options for obesity: current and potential medications.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Center for Weight Management, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, CA 92130, USA. Fujioka.ken@scrippshealth.org
authors.forename: Ken
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fujioka
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents