Obesity- Medications

Question 1

Recall: what 4 meds are used to treat obesity in Canada

Answer 1

Orlistat
Liraglutide
Naltrexone/Bupropion
Semaglutide

Question 2

Which of the 4 meds is most expensive, least expensive?

Answer 2

Most expensive Liraglutide
Least expensive Orlistat

Semaglutide was listed as unknown

Question 3

What is the most common side effect of Orlistat

2

Answer 3

loose, oily stools
flatus

Question 4

What is the most common side effect of Liraglutide

Answer 4

GI

Question 5

What is the most common side effect of Naltrexone/Bupropion

3

Answer 5

GI, dry mouth, headache

Question 6

What is the most common side effect of semaglutide?

Answer 6

GI upset

Question 7

What are the contraindications of Orlistat

3

Answer 7

pregnancy/breastfeeding
gallbladder issues
malabsorption syndrome

Question 8

What are the contraindications of Naltrexone/Bupropion

6

Answer 8

uncontrolled HTN
opioid use
seizure
MAOI use
liver/kidney issues
pregnancy/breastfeeding

Question 8

What are the contraindications of liraglutide

2

Answer 8

personal or fam hx thyroid issues
pregnancy/breastfeeding

Question 9

What are the contraindications of semaglutide

2

Answer 9

personal or fam hx thyroid issues
pregnany/breastfeeding

same as liraglutide

Question 10

Which of the 4 weight loss drugs shouldnt be taken with thyroid meds or anticonvulsants

Answer 10

orlistat