First-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications
The development of second-generation anti-obesity medications (AOMs) has transformed the treatment of obesity. However, the first-generation AOMs are still essential tools in the treatment of obesity. The decision of which AOM to initiate must be individualized taking into account patient preference, safety, tolerability, cost, and supply.
Authors
- Mohini Aras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6188-6552)
- Sarah R. Barenbaum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8453-9430)
Institutions
- NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- New York Hospital Queens (US)
- Presbyterian Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Spectrum
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2337/dsi24-0003
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.45