Q. Are weight loss drugs or supplements
safe for long term use?
Long-term use of prescription weight-loss
medications may be helpful for carefully selected individuals, but little
information is available on the safety and effectiveness of these medications
when used for more than 2 years. Only Orlistat (Xenical) and Sibutramine
(Meridia) have been approved for long term use in excess of 12 months.
By evaluating your risk of experiencing obesity-related health problems,
you and your physician can make an informed choice as to whether medication
can be a useful part of your weight-management program.
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