Three new prescription drugs are in the final phases of development and are showing positive results for aid in weight loss. Even though they are in the final phases of development, it will still be at least a year before they are released to the public, the Associated Press reported Friday.
In a time when the CDC reports that the national obesity rate is above 32% and continues to rise every year, obesity drugs are popular because people view them as the easy way out.
Dr. Jorge Vazquez of Allegheny General Hospital said, "This is an exciting time because we have an epidemic of obesity and we have very few options for treatment available. The expected weight loss with these type of drugs would be 10 percent of the initial weight," the Associated Press reported.
Qnexa is a combination of two prescription drugs that have already been approved; a diet drug and a headache pill.
The second drug is called Lorcaserin Hydrochloride and works on chemistry in the brain to make one feel less hungry.
The third drug is called Contrave, is a combination of two prescription drugs that have already been approved: an anti-depressant and a pill that help to fight alcohol addiction.
These drugs would help with impulse control, a major factor in obesity control. As with any weight loss drug, diet, exercise and behavior modification are still needed. These medications are for the treatment of obesity, and are not meant for people who need to lose five pounds.
Sources: Associated Press and The New York Times
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