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Review
. 2024 Oct;71(5):957-980.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2024.07.006.

Clinician's Guide for Pediatric Anti-obesity Medications

Wesley P Dutton  1 , Nina Paddu  2 , Amy Braddock  3 , Brooke Sweeney  4
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Clinician's Guide for Pediatric Anti-obesity Medications

Wesley P Dutton et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

The recent advent of highly effective anti-obesity medications (AOM) provides pediatric clinicians a powerful tool to augment the treatment of obesity and improve outcomes. The 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines state clinicians "should offer adolescents 12 years and older with obesity weight loss pharmacotherapy, according to medication indications, risks, and benefits, as an adjunct to health behavior and lifestyle treatment". This article will provide an update on the integration of AOM into practice, emphasizing clinical pearls and practical tips.

Keywords: Anti-obesity medications; Pediatric obesity; Pharmacotherapy; Treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures Dr B. Sweeney consults without compensation for Nestle, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Rhythm. She is an unpaid speaker for Rhythm. She is a paid investigator for Rhythm on 2 research studies. Dr W.P. Dutton, Dr N. Paddu, and Dr A. Braddock have no financial disclosures or conflicts of interest to report.

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