The Rise of Weight Loss MedicationsSince the prevalence of obesity increased dramatically in the late 20th century, pharmaceutical companies began actively researching and developing prescription medications specifically for weight loss. The first anti-obesity medication approved for long-term use was sibutramine, sold under the brand name Meridia. Released in 1997, sibutramine works to reduce...
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