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* [[Phendimetrazine]] Phendimetrazine is a prescription medication that works as an appetite suppressant. It is often used in combination with diet and exercise to promote weight loss in individuals who are obese or overweight. Phendimetrazine is a stimulant and can have side effects such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and insomnia. | * [[Phendimetrazine]] Phendimetrazine is a prescription medication that works as an appetite suppressant. It is often used in combination with diet and exercise to promote weight loss in individuals who are obese or overweight. Phendimetrazine is a stimulant and can have side effects such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and insomnia. | ||
* [[Plenity]] Formerly known as Gelesis100, Plenity is a weight loss drug that is designed to help people feel full after eating less food. It is a superabsorbent hydrogel that is taken orally with water before meals. Once in the stomach, it expands and forms a gel-like substance that slows down the emptying of the stomach and makes the person feel full. The gel is then eliminated from the body naturally. Plenity has been shown to be effective in reducing body weight and improving metabolic health in clinical studies. | * [[Plenity]] Formerly known as Gelesis100, Plenity is a weight loss drug that is designed to help people feel full after eating less food. It is a superabsorbent hydrogel that is taken orally with water before meals. Once in the stomach, it expands and forms a gel-like substance that slows down the emptying of the stomach and makes the person feel full. The gel is then eliminated from the body naturally. Plenity has been shown to be effective in reducing body weight and improving metabolic health in clinical studies. | ||
* [[Semaglutide]] | * '''[[Semaglutide]] ([[Wegovy]]) Semaglutide is a new once a week weight loss injection that is approved for weight loss'''. Over the 68-week period (duration is longer due to long titration schedule), adults taking Wegovy lost an average of 35 lbs (15.9 kg), or about 15% of their body weight. [[Ozempic]], a different brand name of the same medication was approved for use in individuals with type 2 diabetes, but has also been studied for its potential weight loss effects. It works by regulating the body's appetite and blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that taking semaglutide can lead to significant weight loss in overweight individuals, and may also improve other health markers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. | ||
* [[Contrave]] (Naltrexone/bupropion) is a prescription weight loss medication that is sold under the brand name Contrave. It is a combination of two drugs: naltrexone, which is used to treat alcohol and drug dependence, and bupropion, which is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. Naltrexone/bupropion works by reducing appetite and food cravings while also increasing the feeling of fullness. It is believed to work by targeting specific areas of the brain that control hunger and eating behavior. Naltrexone/bupropion is prescribed for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or for those with a BMI of 27 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. | * [[Contrave]] (Naltrexone/bupropion) is a prescription weight loss medication that is sold under the brand name Contrave. It is a combination of two drugs: naltrexone, which is used to treat alcohol and drug dependence, and bupropion, which is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. Naltrexone/bupropion works by reducing appetite and food cravings while also increasing the feeling of fullness. It is believed to work by targeting specific areas of the brain that control hunger and eating behavior. Naltrexone/bupropion is prescribed for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or for those with a BMI of 27 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. | ||
* [[Liraglutide]] ([[Saxenda]]) Liraglutide is an injectable weight loss medication that is used to treat obesity and improve metabolic health. It works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is produced naturally in the body and helps to regulate appetite, food intake, and glucose metabolism. Liraglutide helps to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness, leading to a decrease in food intake and weight loss. It has been shown to be effective in reducing body weight and improving metabolic health in clinical studies. | * [[Liraglutide]] ([[Saxenda]]) Liraglutide is an injectable weight loss medication that is used to treat obesity and improve metabolic health. It works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is produced naturally in the body and helps to regulate appetite, food intake, and glucose metabolism. Liraglutide helps to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness, leading to a decrease in food intake and weight loss. It has been shown to be effective in reducing body weight and improving metabolic health in clinical studies. | ||
