Research
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Antiobesity drugs can lead to a mean total body weight loss of 10% to nearly 20% at high dosages.
Antiobesity medications can be effective for weight loss in specific patient populations.
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Large randomized controlled trials show a mean total body weight loss of 10% to nearly 20% at high dosages.
Why this rating
Based on results from large randomized controlled trials.
Source
Anti Obesity Drugs and Bariatric Surgery: Complementary Noncompeting Strategies in Obesity Management
Pawanindra Lal · Journal of Bariatric Surgery · 2025
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