Medications associated with Obesity
Ingredients whose current FDA labeling lists an association with obesity, extracted from manufacturer submissions via NIH DailyMed.
Label-linked ingredients
Benzphetamine
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term (a fe...
Cholestyramine
1) Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elev...
Choriogonadotropin Alfa
HCG HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE EFFECTIVE ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY. THERE IS NO SUBS...
Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCG HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE EFFECTIVE ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY. THERE IS NO SUBS...
Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion hydrochloride tablets USP, 25 mg are indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a shor...
Lisdexamfetamine
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate chewable tablets are indicated for the treatment of: • Attention Deficit Hyperacti...
Orforglipron
FOUNDAYOTM is indicated in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to reduce e...
Orlistat
ORLISTAT is indicated for obesity management including weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunc...
Phendimetrazine
Phendimetrazine tartrate is indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few we...
Phentermine
Phentermine hydrochloride capsules are indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight ...
Retatrutide
To improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. For long-term weight management and reduction...
Semaglutide
WEGOVY injection is indicated in combination with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity: • to...
Setmelanotide
IMCIVREE is indicated to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adults and pedia...
Tirzepatide
ZEPBOUND® is indicated in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity: to reduce e...
Lab tests that investigate obesity
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Frequently Asked Questions
What medications are used for obesity?
The medications listed above are associated with obesity in current FDA-approved labeling as reported by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. Only a qualified prescriber can determine appropriate treatment.
Do these medications cure obesity?
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