Editorial
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2017.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2017; 23(35): 6371-6378
Published online Sep 21, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i35.6371
Table 3 Weight loss medications approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration
MedicationPublished weight loss
Short term useRange from 3.6 to 8.1 kg
Benzphetamine
Diethylpropion
Phendimetrazine
Phentermine
Long term use
Orlistat2.6 kg
Liraglutide4 to 6 kg
Lorcaserin3.2 kg
Naltrexone and bupropion5 kg
Phentermine and topiramate8.8 kg