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These medications do not directly increase metabolic rate or fat oxidation in the manner that exercise does

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Medications primarily for weight loss For patients focused on obesity treatment or a medical weight loss program, the following medications are most often discussed: Wegovy (Injection): Approved for chronic weight management in adults and adolescents (12+)

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