Medication for weight loss is getting lots of attention these days. Weight loss drugs are meant to be used along with diet, behaviour changes, and exercise – not instead of them.1 And, as always, education and dialogue between you and your healthcare team are key.

Weight loss drugs work in different ways and they all require proper medical supervision.2 Most prescription weight-loss drugs work by making you feel less hungry or fuller. Some do both.1 Before potentially selecting a weight loss drug for you, your healthcare professional will consider your health history.3

Different countries also offer different weight-loss drugs based on their healthcare systems.1

Increasing your chances of success
 

Evidence suggests that patients have the best results with weight loss drugs when they also monitor how much they eat and drink and increase activity levels.1

Many patients have experienced difficulties with weight loss medications in the past or have been disappointed when the drugs have been taken off the market.4 However, new treatments continue to be developed.4

To increase your chances of success, it's important to discuss your treatment with your doctor.

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