Four weight-loss drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for long-term use:
- Bupropion-naltrexone (Contrave)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda)
- Orlistat (Xenical)
- Phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia)
What pill works best for weight loss?
Here are the 12 most popular weight loss pills and supplements, reviewed by science.
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- Caffeine. ...
- Orlistat (Alli) ...
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- Green Coffee Bean Extract. ...
- Glucomannan. ...
- Meratrim.
Is there a pill that will make me lose weight?
The table below lists prescription drugs approved by the FDA for weight loss. The FDA has approved five of these drugs—orlistat (Xenical, Alli), phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia), naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave), liraglutide (Saxenda), and semaglutide (Wegovy)—for long-term use.
