MAY 29, 2024

DDW 2024

Increased Constipation Risk Seen With Anti-Obesity Drugs, Particularly in Black Patients

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In the study, Black patients were found to be at higher risk for constipation when taking certain anti-obesity medications.
The use of anti-obesity medications has increased in recent years, but few data exist on the effect of these medications on the rate of constipation requiring treatment. Findings from a recent study, presented at