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Pharmacological weight loss therapy is indicated for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² or BMI ≥ 27 kg/m² with comorbidities, aiming for ≥ 5% weight loss within 3-4 months of reaching the target dose.

If lifestyle changes alone aren't enough and your BMI is high (≥30 or ≥27 with health issues), ask your doctor about approved weight-loss medications. These are used alongside lifestyle changes and aim for at least 5% weight loss within a few months of reaching the full dose.

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Pharmakologische Therapien haben zum Ziel, innerhalb von 3 bis 4 Monaten nach Erreichen der Zieldosis bzw. der höchsten verträglichen Dosierung eine Reduktion des Körpergewichts um zumindest 5 % zu erreichen.
Johanna Brix et al. · Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2023

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Consensus guideline recommendation.

Source

Übergewicht und Adipositas bei Erwachsenen: allgemeine Behandlungsgrundsätze und konservatives Management

Johanna Brix et al. · Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2023

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