Many widely prescribed drugs and over-the-counter medications work differently in people who are obese, but exactly how and at what dose often isn't clear.
More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies. That’s because they are not required to be included in drug studies. And often, they’re explicitly excluded. Many prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications work differently at higher weights, so dosing may be wrong. The drugs can include medicines that treat serious infections, schizophrenia and even common painkillers. Researchers want regulators and drugmakers to study how new and existing drugs interact with obesity and update medication labels.
More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies. That’s because they are not required to be included in
Many widely prescribed drugs and over-the-counter medications work differently in people who are obese, but exactly how and at what dose often isn't clear.
More than 40% of American adults are considered obese, yet the medications many take are rarely tested in bigger bodies. That s because they are not required to be included in drug studies. And …