Use of prescription medications associated with weight gain among US adults, 1999-2018: A nationally representative survey.

Craig M HalesQiuping GuCynthia L OgdenSusan Z Yanovski

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)

Use of obesogenic medications was common. Differences in the proportional use of obesogenic medication may reflect changing availability of obesogenic versus nonobesogenic medications over time. The decision to prescribe a nonobesogenic alternative, if one exists, is guided by weighing the risks and benefits of available treatments.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
healthcare
weight loss
cross sectional
human health
decision making
adverse drug