A new study has stated that weight loss can be triggered even more if along with formal counseling on lifestyle changes, an experimental obesity drug is taken.
About 800 adults were enrolled for the study of a drug called Contrave. Contrave is made by combining the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) and naltrexone.
It has been seen in trials that Contrave generally has outperformed other placebo pills when it comes to weight loss.
Over a year it was seen that the study participants taking Contrave last about six per cent of their initial weight as compared to those who took placebos.
If the medication is combined with diet counseling and a little changes are made in the lifestyle then weight loss can be achieved.
Contrave was found to be more effective in weight loss when participants in the drug-plus-counseling group lost 9 per cent of their initial weight, which was much more than those who took placebos.
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