TY - JOUR T1 - Pharmacologic treatment of pediatric obesity JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 195 LP - 197 VL - 57 IS - 2 AU - Alexander L. Rogovik AU - Ran D. Goldman Y1 - 2011/02/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/57/2/195.abstract N2 - 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. ER -