Pharmaceuticals

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Remember that the use of pharmaceuticals in conjunction with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy is recommended for patients with a BMI > 27 plus 2 or more co-morbidities, OR with a BMI > 30 and 0-1 comorbidity. Keep in mind that the weight loss goal is 10% of current body weight.

• • Orlistat (Xenical^TM)

  • Silbutramine (Meridia^TM)

  • Metformin (Glucophage)