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Adipex-P is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Adipex-P may be prescribed for adults…

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Alli is an over-the-counter medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assist with weight loss in adults in conjunction with a low-calorie diet. Alli is also referred to by its drug name…

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Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (also known as the duodenal switch or BPD/DS) is a type of bariatric surgery, or surgery intended to help people lose weight. Duodenal switch surgery is the most…

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Bontril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Bontril may be prescribed for adults…

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Contrave is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Contrave may be prescribed for adults…

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Desoxyn is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Desoxyn may be prescribed when other…

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Didrex is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Didrex may be prescribed for adults with…

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Evekeo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a short-term treatment for obesity in combination with a calorie-restricting diet. Evekeo may be prescribed in cases where…

Foundayo (orforglipron) is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with obesity or adults with overweight who have at least one weight-related health condition. It should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to help reduce excess body weight and maintain long-term weight loss.

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Gastric bypass (also known as a Roux-en-Y) is a type of bariatric surgery, or surgery intended to help people lose weight. Bariatric surgery may be considered as a treatment for people with a body mass index…

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Imcivree is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight management in adults and children 6 years old and up who have obesity. Specifically, this drug is approved only…

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Adjustable gastric band (also known as the lap-band or LABG) is a type of bariatric surgery, or surgery intended to help people lose weight. Bariatric surgery may be considered as a treatment for people with a…

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Approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Obalon is a temporary system of three balloons that are swallowed and then inflated to take up space in the stomach, ensuring that less food is eaten. Obalon is…

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Approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Orbera is a temporary balloon that is inserted into the stomach and then filled with saline to take up space, ensuring that less food is eaten. Orbera is…

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Qsymia is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Qsymia may be prescribed for adults with a…

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Approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), ReShape is a system of two temporary, interconnected balloons that are inserted into the stomach and then filled with saline to take up space, ensuring that…

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Saxenda is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage chronic weight problems in adults who are overweight or obese. Saxenda is considered an adjunct treatment to diet and…

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Sleeve gastrectomy (also known as the sleeve) is a type of bariatric surgery, or surgery intended to help people lose weight. Bariatric surgery may be considered as a treatment for people with a body mass index…

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Suprenza is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Suprenza may be prescribed for adults…

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Tenuate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term weight management in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. Tenuate may be prescribed for adults…

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Vertical banded gastroplasty (also known as VBG or stomach stapling) is a type of bariatric surgery, or surgery intended to help people lose weight. Bariatric surgery may be considered as a treatment for people…

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Wegovy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction in…

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Wellbutrin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder. Wellbutrin may also be prescribed off-label to help manage weight. Wellbutrin is also…

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Xenical is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage obesity in conjunction with a low-calorie diet. Xenical may be prescribed to help people lose weight, maintain weight…

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Zepbound is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help reduce and manage excess body weight in adults with obesity or overweight who have at least one weight-related comorbid condition, such…

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Zyban is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people quit smoking. Zyban may also be prescribed off-label to help manage weight. Zyban is also known by its drug name…