Prescription appetite suppressants in weight management

The increase in the prevalence of overweight and obese individuals in the population and their never-ending search for a "quick fix" has created a ready market for a whole range of diet aids. Drugs, both over-the-counter and prescription, available two decades or more ago did not live up to expectation. This article focuses on the second generation of prescription drugs now on the market that act on the central nervous system to suppress appetite or increase satiety