Obesity and overweight affect increasing numbers of people, and for some, diet and exercise aren’t enough. A broad range of drug interventions can help.
Who Can Take Obesity Drugs, and Who Shouldn’t?
While weight loss medications can be effective in aiding weight loss, they are typically prescribed only in cases of obesity or overweight that can lead to severe health problems.“The clinician can review and follow several published guidelines that have summarized best evidence of when to initiate pharmacologic therapies,” Mary Ann Kliethermes, who holds a doctorate in pharmacy and is the director of medication safety and quality for the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, told The Epoch Times.
