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Obesity: This is when body weight has become so excessive that it is associated with certain medical conditions and even decreased life expectancy.

The medicines listed below are used to treat obesity. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:
  • Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
  • Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)
 
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