RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pharmacologic treatment of pediatric obesity
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 195
OP 197
VO 57
IS 2
A1 Alexander L. Rogovik
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2011
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/57/2/195.abstract
AB Question There is a large population of overweight and obese children in my clinic. What medications for treatment of obesity are effective and can be used in children? Answer Orlistat is the only medication indicated by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of obesity in adolescents. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in adolescents aged 12 years and older. There is no single approach to successful treatment of obesity, and lifestyle modification should be maintained throughout the pharmacologic treatment.