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The table below lists prescription drugs approved by the FDA for weight loss. The FDA has approved five of these drugs—orlistat (Xenical, Alli), phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia), naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave), liraglutide (Saxenda), and semaglutide (Wegovy)—for long-term use.
Nov 9, 2023 · Prescription Weight Loss Drugs. Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on November 09, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. Liraglutide (Saxenda) Naltrexone HCl and bupropion...
Mar 25, 2024 · Over the last decade, the weight loss drugs approved by the FDA include: Zepbound (tirzepatide): approved Nov. 8, 2023. Wegovy (semaglutide): approved June 4, 2021. Saxenda (liraglutide): approved Dec. 23, 2014. Contrave (bupropion and naltrexone): approved Sept. 10, 2014.
Dec 20, 2023 · 1. Phentermine (Adipex-P and Lomaira) Phentermine is one of the most widely used prescription weight loss medications in the United States and has been around since the 1950s. It’s part of a...
Feb 15, 2024 · 8 FDA-Approved Drugs for Weight Management. By Phuoc Anh (Anne) Nguyen, PharmD, MS, BCPS. Updated on February 15, 2024. Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD. Print. Table of Contents. View All. Xenical (Orlistat) Alli (Orlistat) Contrave (Bupropion-Naltrexone) Saxenda (Liraglutide) Qsymia (Phentermine-Topiramate)
Saxenda® may help adults with obesity and some children aged 12-17 with obesity, and some adults with excess weight and weight-related medical problems, lose weight and keep it off. Saxenda® is used with a reduced calorie meal plan and increased physical activity. Learn about weight loss with Saxenda ®. Learn about Saxenda for teens!
Nov 8, 2023 · on November 8, 2023. Who They’re For. Tirzepatide. Semaglutide. Jump to More Topics. Setmelanotide. Liraglutide. Phentermine-Topiramate. Bupropion-Naltrexone. Orlistat. Others. The currently...
