Abstract:Data on comparative effectiveness among weight-loss medications (WLMs) in real-world studies (RWS) are limited. The aim of the XENSOR study was to assess in a real-world setting the effectiveness of two WLMs, orlistat and liraglutide, in patients with obesity and insufficient weight loss (WL) after a lifestyle modification program.
A retrospective RWS was conducted comparing clinical outcomes of orlistat 120 mg tid and liraglutide (up to 3 mg daily) in adult patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² (or ≥ 27… Show more
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