Best Medicines for Obesity in India
Primarily lifestyle modification. Medicines for BMI >30 or >27 with comorbidities.
Last updated: April 2026
Orlistat
Use: Blocks fat absorption. 30% of dietary fat.
Side effects: Oily stools, gas
Side effects: Oily stools, gas. Blocks fat absorption. 30% of dietary fat.
Liraglutide
Use: GLP-1 agonist. Appetite suppressant.
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea. GLP-1 agonist. Appetite suppressant.
When to See a Doctor
If BMI >30, or >27 with diabetes/BP/cholesterol.
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