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     • No. Medications aren’t an easy way out or magic bullet. To lose weight — and keep it off — you will still need to eat a balanced diet and move more. Medications are a tool to help you, not a substitute for healthy habits.
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     Answering the biggest concerns surrounding weight-loss medication

2. globalnews.ca › news › 10476494Wegovy now in Canada: Who should (and shouldn’t) use the ...

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   May 6, 2024 · After years of persistent shortages, Canadians can now access Wegovy, an on-label weight loss medication, made by the same manufacturers of Ozempic.

3. obesitycanada.ca › managing-obesity › prescriptionPrescription Medications - Obesity Canada

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   In Canada, Wegovy® is approved to be used with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity to improve weight loss in patients with an initial BMI of: 30 Kg/m2 or greater, or. in the presence of at least.

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5. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › weight-lossPrescription weight-loss drugs: Can they help you? - Mayo Clinic

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   • Who Can Take Weight-Loss Drugs?
   • How Well Do Weight-Loss Drugs Work?
   • What You Should Know About Weight-Loss Drugs
   • How Long Do I Take A Weight-Loss Drug?
   • What Drugs Are Approved For Weight Loss?
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   Your health care provider may suggest a weight-loss drug for you in some cases. These include if you haven't been able to lose weight through diet and exercise and your: 1. Body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30. This means you're living with a condition that involves having too much body fat, called obesity. 2. BMIis greater than 27. You also ha...

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   Prescription weight-loss drugs that you can use for more than 12 weeks, called long-term use, lead to major weight loss compared with an inactive treatment that doesn't use medicine, called a placebo. The combination of weight-loss medicine and lifestyle changes leads to greater weight loss than do lifestyle changes alone. Taking these drugs for a ...

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   Mild side effects, such as nausea, constipation and diarrhea, are common. They may lessen over time. Rarely, serious side effects can happen. That's why it's important to ask your health care provider about all treatment choices. And ask about the possible benefits and risks of each drug. Weight-loss drugs can be expensive and aren't always paid fo...

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   How long you take a weight-loss drug depends on whether the drug helps you lose weight. If you've lost enough weight to improve your health and you haven't had serious side effects, your health care provider may suggest that you take the drug long term. If you haven't lost at least 5% of your body weight after taking the full dose of a drug for 3 t...

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   Six weight-loss drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for long-term use: 1. Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave) 2. Liraglutide (Saxenda) 3. Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) 4. Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia) 5. Semaglutide (Wegovy) 6. Setmelanotide (Imcivree) Most prescription weight-loss drugs work by making you feel less hun...

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   Weight-loss drugs aren't an easy answer to weight loss. But they may help you make the lifestyle changes that you need to practice to lose weight and improve your health.

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6. www.goodrx.com › conditions › weight-loss5 Weight-Loss Pills That Work: Which is the Best? - GoodRx

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Weight-loss pills are a convenient, needle-free option for people who need help losing unwanted body weight. Typically, people can lose up to 3% to 12% of their body weight while taking one of these medications. Prescription-only pills that are FDA approved for weight loss are summarized below.

7. www.niddk.nih.gov › health-information › weightPrescription Medications to Treat Overweight & Obesity

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   When combined with lifestyle and behavior changes, including healthy eating and increased physical activity, prescription medications help some people lose weight and maintain weight loss. On average, after 1 year, adults who take prescription medications as part of a lifestyle program lose 3% to 12% more of their starting body weight than ...

8. diet.mayoclinic.org › us › blogConsidering GLP-1 medications? What they are and why ...

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   Experts agree that making healthy dietary changes and increasing your daily physical activity while taking GLP-1 medications is an ideal combination that can lead to greater weight loss, improved overall health, and reduced risk of weight regain once taking the medication is discontinued.

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   Should you take a prescription weight-loss drug?

   • Mayo Clinic Study the pros and cons of medicines to treat obesity. Are you an adult who has serious health problems because of your weight? Have you tried diet and exercise but haven't been able to lose enough weight? If you answered yes to these questions, a prescription weight-loss drug may be a choice for you.

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   What should I do if I'm taking weight-loss medications?

   • When taking weight-loss medications as part of your diet plan, work with a medical professional to help ensure you’re losing weight at a healthy rate, and you’re losing more fat than you are water or muscle tissue. If you’re experiencing severe side effects that are preventing you from eating or drinking, reach out to your health care team.

   Safe and effective use of prescription weight-loss medications

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   Do weight-loss medications really work?

   • Most weight-loss medications reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness. They’re not miracle fat-burning or metabolism-boosting drugs like some advertisements or individuals may have you believe. Building healthy habits is important because these habits will allow the medications to work better, both in the short term and long term.

   Safe and effective use of prescription weight-loss medications

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   Do weight management medications work?

   • Medications don’t replace physical activity or healthy eating habits as a way to lose weight. Studies show that weight management medications work best when combined with a lifestyle program. Ask your health care professional about lifestyle treatment programs for weight management that will work for you.

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   Can weight loss pills help you lose weight?

   • The combination of weight-loss medicine and lifestyle changes leads to greater weight loss than do lifestyle changes alone. Taking these drugs for a year can mean a loss of total body weight of 3% to 12% more than that lost with lifestyle changes alone. That may not seem like a lot.

   Prescription weight-loss drugs: Can they help you? - Mayo Clinic

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10. mcpress.mayoclinic.org › nutrition-fitness › safeSafe and effective use of prescription weight-loss medications

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    Oct 10, 2024 · Most weight-loss medications reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness. They’re not miracle fat-burning or metabolism-boosting drugs like some advertisements or individuals may have you believe. Building healthy habits is important because these habits will allow the medications to work better, both in the short term and long term.