Orlistat for obesity

References

Citations

  1. Krempf M, et al. (2002). Weight reduction and long-term maintenance after 18 months' treatment with orlistat for obesity. International Journal of Obesity, 27(5): 591–597.

  2. Arterburn DE, et al. (2006). Obesity, search date July 2005. Online version of Clinical Evidence (15): 1–20.

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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: April 20, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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