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2. Benzphetamine - Wikipedia

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   Benzphetamine, sold under the brand name Didrex among others, is an amphetamine-type stimulant and appetite suppressant used short-term for weight loss along with a doctor-approved, reduced- calorie diet, exercise, and behavioral program. It is prescribed for obesity to people who have been unable to lose weight through exercise and dieting alone.

3. Tesofensine - Wikipedia

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   Tesofensine primarily acts as an appetite suppressant, [8] but possibly also acts by increasing resting energy expenditure. [9] A recent study showed that tesofensine modulates neuronal activity of the lateral hypothalamus, silencing GABAergic neurons, [8] a brain region involve on feeding. Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of obesity ...

4. Amfepramone - Wikipedia

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   Amfepramone. Amfepramone, also known as diethylpropion, is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone classes that is used as an appetite suppressant. [8][9] It is used in the short-term management of obesity, along with dietary and lifestyle changes. [8] Amfepramone has a similar chemical structure to the antidepressant ...

5. Is Taking Appetite Suppressants a Good Idea? Here's ... - AOL

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   Doctors discuss the different types of prescription and over-the-counter appetite suppressants and what you should know about taking them. Doctors discuss the different types of prescription and ...

6. Phentermine - Wikipedia

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   It works mainly as an appetite suppressant, likely as a result of being a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. [3] Chemically, phentermine is a substituted amphetamine. [7] Phentermine was approved for medical use in the United States in 1959. [3] It is available as a generic medication. [3]

7. Anti-obesity medication - Wikipedia

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   e. Orlistat (Xenical), the most commonly used medication to treat obesity and sibutramine (Meridia), a medication that was withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects. Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce or control excess body fat. These medications alter one of the fundamental processes of ...