Is there anything my doctor can prescribe to help 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.

How can my doctor help me lose weight NZ?

Weight loss medicines available in New Zealand are orlistat (Xenical), phentermine (Duromine), liraglutide (Saxenda) and Contrave. If you are overweight or obese, weight loss can improve your health and help prevent and treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) medical conditions.

What is the strongest diet pill a doctor can prescribe?

Phentermine-Topiramate extended release (Qsymia) is the most effective weight loss drug available to date. It combines an adrenergic agonist with a neurostabilizer. Daily doses with four strengths start at 3.75/23mg to 15mg/92mg.

How do you qualify for duromine?

The treatment with Duromine can be initiated in overweight patients with a lower BMI (25 to 29.9 kg/m2) which increases the risk of morbidity from a number of disorders. Secondary organic causes of obesity should be excluded by diagnosis before prescribing this agent.

Is phentermine the same as duromine?

Duromine contains the active ingredient phentermine. Phentermine is combined with a resin which slowly releases the phentermine so the effect of Duromine lasts all day. Duromine is used to reduce body weight in obese or overweight patients.

What weight loss medicines are available in New Zealand?

Weight loss medicines available in New Zealand are orlistat (Xenical), phentermine (Duromine), liraglutide (Saxenda) and Contrave. If you are overweight or obese, weight loss can improve your health and help prevent and treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) medical conditions.

What is the best medicine for weight loss?

Weight loss medicines are best used as part of an overall weight-loss plan that includes a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise. Weight loss medicines available in New Zealand are orlistat (Xenical), phentermine (Duromine), liraglutide (Saxenda) and Contrave.

What is the best appetite suppressant in New Zealand?

Duromine (phentermine) and Xenical (orlistat) are the only 2 prescription medicine pills (capsules) approved for use in New Zealand. Saxenda (liraglutide) is a self-injected medication which is also now available in NZ. Phentermine works by suppressing appetite, so you do not feel as hungry

What prescription drugs are available in New Zealand?

Duromine (phentermine) and Xenical (orlistat) are the only 2 prescription medicine pills (capsules) approved for use in New Zealand. Saxenda (liraglutide) is a self-injected medication which is also now available in NZ.