With the latest craze over weight loss injectables, many have forgotten that weight loss medications have been around for years. Some have come and gone, while others have been around for a while.

While lifestyle modifications should be the mainstay of treatment, weight loss medications can help those at risk for comorbidities and other chronic conditions. In the following infographic, look at what weight loss medications we have had over the years and how they have worked.

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Weight Loss Medications: The Old and The New, A Brief History

Irma Wallace

Irma Wallace

Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.

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