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Medicines for Obesity & Weight Management
These 6 medicines from the Drug Guide are used in obesity & weight management. A medicine appearing here does not mean it is right for every person with the condition — your prescriber matches the medicine to you. For videos, articles and guides, visit the Obesity & Weight Management condition hub.
| Medicine | Brand names | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide | Victoza, Saxenda | Type 2 diabetes; Weight management in obesity |
| Orlistat | Xenical, Alli | Weight management in obesity; Weight management in overweight patients with risk factors |
| Phentermine | Adipex-P, Lomaira | Short-term weight management in obesity; Short-term appetite suppression combined with diet and activity |
| Semaglutide | Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy | Type 2 diabetes; Weight management in obesity |
| Tirzepatide | Mounjaro, Zepbound | Type 2 diabetes; Weight management in obesity |
| Topiramate | Topamax | Seizure disorders; Migraine prevention |
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.