Background: The cause of the obesity epidemic is multifactorial, but may, in part, be related
to medication-induced weight gain. While clinicians may strive to do their best to select …

Background The cause of the obesity epidemic is multifactorial, but may, in part, be related
to medication-induced weight gain. While clinicians may strive to do their best to select …

Although a nutritionally balanced, energy-controlled diet and regular exercise form the
cornerstone of weight management, supporting therapies may include antiobesity …

Background Many drugs and treatments given to patients for various reasons affect their
weight. This side effect is of great importance to patients and is also a concern for the …

BACKGROUND Weight gain is a commonly overlooked adverse effect of some medications
that potentially confounds weight loss efforts in individuals who are overweight and obese …

A plethora of commonly prescribed medications can lead to weight gain or can make it
difficult for patients to lose weight. 1 It is imperative for health-care providers to know which …

Methods: This was a survey-based project that consisted of an anonymous, voluntary
questionnaire which was provided to patients during their regular primary care office visit …

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review modern pharmacologic weight management
options for non-diabetic adult patients, with respect to efficacy and potential adverse effect …

Context: Various drugs affect body weight as a side effect. Objective: We conducted this
systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the evidence about commonly …

Background: Obesity is a rising global health problem (1, 2). It is associated with increased
incidence of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer …