Medications
Most weight-loss medicines for obesity work by making you feel less hungry or making you feel full sooner. They are used together with diet and exercise.
Medicine is generally only used for those who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. However, they sometimes are used for those with a BMI of 27 or higher who are at risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. 1
Medication Choices
Sibutramine (Meridia) is a prescription medicine that makes you feel full sooner.
Orlistat (Xenical) is a prescription medicine that prevents some of the fat calories you eat from being absorbed in your intestines.
Hoodia suppresses your appetite.
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