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The FDA's Assessment of Two Drugs for Chronic Weight Management

Colman, Eric, Golden, Julie, Roberts, Mary, Egan, Amy, Weaver, Joyce, Rosebraugh, Curtis·2012·New England Journal of Medicine

Abstract

After weighing the risks and benefits, the FDA recently approved two new drugs as adjuncts to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in obese or overweight adults with at least one weight-related coexisting condition.

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Authors
Colman, E., Golden, J., Roberts, M., Egan, A., Weaver, J., & Rosebraugh, C.
Affiliations
United States Food and Drug Administration (US)
Venue
New England Journal of Medicine
Published
2012-10-25
Volume
367
Issue
17
Pages
1577-1579
ISSN
  • 0028-4793 (ISSN-L)
  • 1533-4406
OpenAlex
W2331430051
Cited by
342
References
13
Citations by year
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FWCI
21.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • New England Journal of Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords
chronic weight management, obesity, overweight adults, FDA drug approval, anti-obesity drugs, adjunctive therapy, hypocaloric diet, physical activity, comorbidities, risk-benefit assessment
MeSH terms
Abnormalities, Drug-Induced, Topiramate, Benzazepines, Delayed-Action Preparations, Drug Combinations, Female, Fructose, Humans, Obesity, Phentermine, Pregnancy, United States, United States Food and Drug Administration, Weight Loss, Drug Approval, Serotonin Receptor Agonists, Anti-Obesity Agents

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