New Drug to Fight against Obesity

But the European agency approved it only for obese patients who suffered from related problems, like abnormal cholesterol levels or type 2 diabetes. Dr Luc Van Gaal, Professor of Diabetology at Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium said that the drug cannot be used by people for cosmetic reasons. Sanofi also says that the trials show that the drug has the ability to reduce heart disease risk-factors. The company is conducting further studies aimed at extending its use to other kinds of patients and conditions. All these aspects would improve the chances of the drug to be approved by the agency and the FDA.