Obesity

According to Williams’ page 380,

? Four medications are approved for short-term use

(1) Benzphetamine

(2) Diethylpropion

(3) Phendimetrazine

(4) Phentermine

? Two approved for longer-term use

(1) Orlistat

(2) Sibutramine

? All except orlistat modify neurotransmitters in central nervous system (CNS), related to

addictive drugs, cause modest weight loss

? Orlistat blocks lipase in intestines, prevents digestion of one third of dietary fat

? Cannabinoid receptors antagonists being studied

Schlenker and Long point out that a review of the Diet-Medications Interactions box, “Drugs Used To

Treat Obesity,” page 380, shows us that the results of these drugs are generally disappointing and

are associated with significant side effects.

|Initial Post - Medications to Treat Obesity |

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|2/1/2012 12:00:03 PM |

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|The 6 drugs that have been approved to treat obesity are: |

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