Research
Adherence
Long-term pharmacotherapy for obesity is consistent with the consensus that obesity is a chronic disease requiring long-term management, as short-term interventions fail to sustain weight loss.
Treat obesity as a chronic condition, not a short-term goal. Just like managing blood pressure, it requires ongoing management. This mindset shift is crucial for deciding whether to use long-term pharmacotherapy.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The long-term use of medications in the management of obesity is consistent with the current consensus that obesity responds poorly to short-term interventions.
Why this rating
Based on a broad consensus of scientific information and reviews.
Source
Long-term Pharmacotherapy in the Management of Obesity
JAMA · 1996
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