Using Second-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications.

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Comprehensive Weight Control Center, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY.

Published: November 2024

Second-generation anti-obesity medications are more effective than their first-generation predecessors, resulting in an average weight loss of 15% when combined with lifestyle modifications. This article examines the efficacy and therapeutic implications of the three currently approved second-generation medications: setmelanotide for individuals with monogenic forms of obesity, semaglutide 2.4 mg, and tirzepatide. Particular emphasis is placed on the concurrent treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes with semaglutide 2.4 mg and tirzepatide.

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