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Review
. 2017 Dec;84(12):951-958.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.84a.16094.

Pharmacotherapy for obesity: What you need to know

Sophie Bersoux  1   2 , Tina H Byun  3   4 , Swarna S Chaliki  3   4 , Kenneth G Poole  3   4
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Pharmacotherapy for obesity: What you need to know

Sophie Bersoux et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2017 Dec.
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Abstract

Weight-loss drugs are being evaluated for their role in obesity management. This article reviews the available weight-loss drugs, their efficacy and side effects, and their best clinical use.

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