Medications
A number of medications exist that are used for weight loss purposes. These drugs are prescribed by a doctor only when appropriate, and they should be used after non-drug options have been exhausted. Drugs can assist with weight loss by blocking the absorption of some fats, balancing brain chemicals to increase metabolism or suppressing appetite in patients.
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