Effect of Obesogenic Medications on Weight-Loss Outcomes in a Behavioral Weight-Management Program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate a possible association between the use of obesogenic medications and inadequate weight loss in a behavioral weight-management program.

Methods

This is a case-control, single-center study of 666 adult patients within a Veterans Health Administration health system who participated in the MOVE! behavioral weight-loss program. The cohort was divided into responders (n = 150), patients who achieved ≥ 5% total weight loss by the end of the MOVE! program, and nonresponders (n = 516), those who achieved < 5% total weight loss. We reviewed each patient's medical records for exposure to obesogenic medication during the time of treatment.

Results

Approximately 62% (n = 411) of patients entering MOVE! had a prescription for obesogenic medica

SUBMITTER: Desalermos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6544176 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature