Managing obesity requires a multimodal approach, based on your patient’s BMI (kg/m2).
Medical Management Options
Medical Management Options
Managing obesity requires a multimodal approach, based on your patient’s BMI (kg/m2)
Healthy eating, physical activity, and behavioral therapy should be continued throughout the treatment of obesity1


Understanding pharmacological options
There are two main types of pharmacological treatments:
Short-term treatments

These medications are prescription treatments that are usually taken for up to 12 weeks2
Long-term treatments

These medications are FDA approved for chronic management of obesity to help patients maintain a healthier weight as an adjunct to diet and exercise3,4

Pharmacological management may help with a patient’s ability to maintain lifestyle changes that lead to a healthier weight3,4
GLORIA
Gloria's BMI is 39.
Understanding pharmacological options
There are two main types of pharmacological treatments:

