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Abstract
There are currently 5 FDA-approved medications for the treatment of obesity.
- The prevalence of obesity is increasing and is a significant health concern.
- Surgical options provide more durable weight loss compared to medications or lifestyle changes alone.
- Patients frequently experience weight regain and plateaus after surgical interventions.
- Multimodal or multihormonal pharmacotherapy may help address challenges associated with weight regain.
- Further research is needed to determine the best timing for combining pharmacotherapy with surgical and endoscopic treatments.
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