Practical Use of Pharmacotherapy for Obesity. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Obesity management requires a multidisciplinary approach, as there are many factors that contribute to the development of obesity, as well as the preservation of excess weight once it has been gained. Diet, exercise, and behavior modification are key components of treatment. In addition to lifestyle changes, weight gain secondary to medications is an important modifiable risk factor. Even after appropriate lifestyle modification, and medication adjustments (where possible) to avoid agents that can contribute to weight gain, many patients are still unable to achieve clinically meaningful weight loss. Pharmacotherapy for obesity management can fill an important role for these patients. This article will review medications that can lead to weight gain and potential alternatives, currently approved anti-obesity medications and best practices to individualize the selection process, and the use of testosterone in men with hypogonadism and obesity.

publication date

  • February 10, 2017

Research

keywords

  • Androgens
  • Anti-Obesity Agents
  • Bupropion
  • Naltrexone
  • Obesity
  • Testosterone
  • Weight Gain

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85018625078

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.12.049

PubMed ID

  • 28192104

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 152

issue

  • 7