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2. Orlistat - Wikipedia

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   Orlistat, sold under the brand name Xenical among others, is a medication used to treat obesity. Its primary function is preventing the absorption of fats from the human diet by acting as a lipase inhibitor, thereby reducing caloric intake. It is intended for use in conjunction with a healthcare provider-supervised reduced-calorie diet.

3. Lipase inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   In Wikidata. Lipase inhibitors are substances used to reduce the activity of lipases found in the intestine. Lipases are secreted by the pancreas when fat is present. The primary role of lipase inhibitors is to decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of fats. Fats then tend to be excreted in feces rather than being absorbed to be used as a ...

4. 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Orlistat (Xenical), the most commonly used medication to treat obesity and sibutramine (Meridia), a medication that was withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects.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 ...

5. Wegovy vs Ozempic: Is One Better for Weight Loss? - AOL

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   Clinical Trials on Wegovy for Weight Loss. A 2022 review looked at the Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity (STEP) clinical trials. These trials assessed the effectiveness of a 2.4 ...

6. What Is the Strongest Weight Loss Prescription Pill? - AOL

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   Orlistat (Xenical, Alli). Orlistat works by preventing your body from absorbing dietary fats. It inhibits lipase, an enzyme in the intestine that breaks down fat molecules. This leads to reduced ...

7. Wegovy and other weight loss drugs shows promise for heart ...

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   The weight-loss drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 20% in adults with heart disease and obesity, according to new research. ... like phentermine or orlistat, have not ...