Weight loss therapy in obese hypertensive patients: the effect of orlistat versus metformin

Abstract

29% of the obese hypertensive patients had >3 metabolic syndrome components. Abdominal obesity was the most common, followed by dyslipidemia, asymptomatic hyperuricemia and impaired glucose tolerance. Lifestyle program with diet alone wasn't enough for a reduction in weight and BP. Weight-loss program with orlistat is more effective than with metformin