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FDA-approved pharmacotherapy alternatives include several options with established safety profiles: Semaglutide (Wegovy): A GLP-1 receptor agonist producing 12-15% weight loss, with cardiovascular benefits demonstrated in the SELECT trial and FDA-approved indication for reducing cardiovascular risk Liraglutide (Saxenda): A GLP-1 receptor agonist producing 5-8% weight loss [4] Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia): FDA-approved combination producing 7-10% weight loss with established safety data Naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave): Combination targeting reward pathways and appetite, producing 5-9% weight loss [4] Orlistat (Xenical, Alli): Lipase inhibitor producing 3-5% weight loss with gastrointestinal side effects [4] Setmelanotide (Imcivree): For rare genetic obesity disorders (POMC, PCSK1, LEPR deficiency) [4] Metabolic and bariatric surgery should be considered for patients with BMI 40 kg/m or 35 kg/m with obesity-related comorbidities who have not achieved adequate weight loss with nonsurgical interventions

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95,96 Pharmacological agents such as GLP-1 RAs mimic endogenous GLP-1 regulatory activities, aiding in T2D management by increasing the incretin effect, postprandial insulin release, increased satiety, and decreased glucagon secretion, thus improving glycemic control

11 These measures included treatment satisfaction, treatment convenience, treatment flexibility, physical function, self-esteem, and work as compared to the insulin lispro group