Incretins for obesity: closer to a nicotine patch than a silver bullet

Sep 3, 2025Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

Incretin drugs for obesity work more like nicotine patches than miracle cures

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Abstract

Incretin drug therapy can produce significant weight loss in properly selected individuals.

  • Many individuals do not continue therapy indefinitely, which may limit long-term benefits.
  • Behavioral support is important for increasing physical activity and improving diet quality.
  • Enhancing protein intake and awareness of food triggers may help in achieving weight loss.
  • Short-term weight loss and long-term weight maintenance could be influenced by these supportive measures.

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