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#136 How Did Diabetes Medications Become Obesity Meds? Beyond Journal Club on SURMOUNT-1 Trial

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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The History and Current Options for Obesity Medications

This chapter explores the history of drugs used to treat obesity, highlighting their side effects and lack of effectiveness. It discusses current medical options for weight loss, such as orlistat, phentermine, and topiramate, but notes their limited effectiveness and associated side effects. The chapter also mentions bariatric surgery as a truly effective option for obesity.

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