Have you recently noticed that obese patients are demanding a quick fix for their weight problems by medications? With a lot of products in the claiming to be effective on weight-loss, do you sometimes feel confused while treating patients with medications? This article will provide brief advances in drug therapy for obesity. In our previous articles titled “ Management Of Obesity Through Dietary Pathway ” and “ Management Of Obesity By Behavioral Therapy ” we have discussed the management strategies for obese patients.
It is well accepted by the physicians that preventive and supportive strategies should be applied to any disorder before any medication or invasive procedures are performed. That same principle should be applied in the case of obesity as well. However, many patients are demanding a quick fix for this increasing menace of obesity. Often these patients resort to some…
