Diabetes drug might help treat obesity

Pramlintide, currently approved by the FDA for diabetes to take in combination with insulin to control their blood sugar levels. Previous research also linked pramlintide to weight loss, report Dr. Christian Weyer, of Amylin Pharmaceuticals in San Diego, California, and colleagues.

The most common pramlintide side effect was nausea, reported by up to 29 percent of participants during the initial 4-month study period. However, this generally subsided over time and less than 10 percent of pramlintide users reported nausea during extended use.

These findings support the potential of pramlintide in treating obesity, the investigators note. However, larger, longer-term studies must confirm the safety and efficacy of pramlintide as a weight loss medication.

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