Approved Medications Can Stimulate Weight Loss.

FDA-approved antiobesity medications for chronic weight management include 5 options. Increasing physical activities and reducing caloric intake isn't always enough to conquer obesity. Women of childbearing age should avoid pregnancy, as the drug is linked to fetal oral clefts.8 Conclusion With 5 drugs available to manage obesity, clinicians should consider each drug's mechanism of action before prescribing. [Extracted from the article]