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Long-Term Weight Loss: The Effect of Pharmacologic Agents

This 1994 review analyzed 20 English-language studies from 1967 to March 1993, focusing on the impact of pharmacologic therapy lasting ≥6 months on weight loss and maintenance. Agents studied included phentermine, mazindol, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, and fluoxetine. While initial weight loss varied across studies, a plateau or weight regain was commonly

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