EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 18 MIN
Approved Obesity Medications and Role of Adjunctive Lifestyle Modifications
from Addressing Misconceptions in Obesity: Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches · host Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
Safety and efficacy of FDA-approved obesity medications and role of lifestyle modificationsMyth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued”Myth: “All long-term weight-loss medications provide similar weight loss”Myth: “Lifestyle modifications are not as important once a weight-loss medication is startedMyth: “Selection of a weight-loss medication is based solely on its weight loss efficacyMisconception: “Obesity medications obtained online are safe and effective”Interprofessional, multidisciplinary support
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Safety and efficacy of FDA-approved obesity medications and role of lifestyle modificationsMyth: “Drugs should not be used to treat obesity, because weight will only be regained once weight-loss medications are discontinued”Myth: “All long-term weight-loss medications provide similar weight loss”Myth: “Lifestyle modifications are not as important once a weight-loss medication is startedMyth: “Selection of a weight-loss medication is based solely on its weight loss efficacyMisconception: “Obesity medications obtained online are safe and effective”Interprofessional, multidisciplinary support
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