Medications such as metformin [Glucophage], phentermine [Adipex-P], topiramate [Topamax], bupropion [Wellbutrin], and naltrexone [Revia] (sometimes used alone or in combination, [such as Contrave]) can be effective and are often available as inexpensive generics, sometimes for as little as $10 to $20 per month
Many patients prefer this method, since they can take a daily tablet instead of giving themselves an injection, Dr
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The gastrointestinal effects typically emerge within the first few weeks of treatment and may evolve as the body adapts to the medication