Table 2.
Drug | Weight loss relative to placebo | Glycemic measures | Blood pressure | Lipids |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orlistat | Approximately 3.0% | +++a | ++ | ++ |
Lorcaserin | 3.0 to 3.6% | +++ | + | + |
Liraglutide | 4.0 to 5.4% | ++++ | ++ | ++ |
Phentermine/Topiramate | 8.6 to 9.3% | +++ | ++ | ++ |
Naltrexone/Bupropion | 3.3 to 4.8% | ++ | Unfavorable | + |
+ least efficacy; +++++ most efficacy.
When several doses have been studied, data are shown for the most effective dose.