Efficacy
Patients prescribed anti-obesity medication lose on average this percentage range more weight than those engaged in lifestyle and behavioral therapy alone
2-4%
These 3 things should be done alongside weight loss medication to help treat obesity
Dietary Changes, Exercise, and Behavioral Changes
What are 3 common FDA-approved medications to treat obesity?
Liraglutide, Semaglutide, and Setmelanotide
These treatments related to weight loss are covered by insurance
medications, weight loss surgery, preventative care, and counseling depending on the state
Products in this industry contain a “Supplement Facts” label which is known for being
Unregulated (by the FDA)
Future anti-obesity medications currently in clinical trials were described positively, citing this promising outlook.
“novel, more efficacious and better tolerated treatments”
This is the reason exercise is necessary when paired with weight loss medication to help treat obesity
helps in gaining and maintaining further weight loss of a modest amount by burning extra calories through movement
Which patients are not eligible to be considered for these medications?
young children, pregnant women, or individuals with various health complications?
This economic class of people has the highest prevalence rates of obesity
those of lower income
What United States government administration has a web page dedicated to tainted diet supplements (unlisted drugs in it)
the FDA
To enhance the success of long-term obesity treatment, this strategy is suggested for treating patients using anti-obesity medications
personalized (specific to each patient‘s chronic conditions, comorbidities, and preferences)
These are 2 behavioral changes you can make to help treat obesity and why they are helpful
Counseling and support groups. Counseling can help you understand how to cope with your cravings and why you may overeat. Support groups allow you to talk to others who are having similar difficulties
What are some common side effects of these medications?
insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?
This term refers to when people have low trust in their physician and often try many different ones because of this
Doctor shopping
In a review of 315 studies looking at the effects of diet supplements, only 16 of these studies showed support for what
slight weight loss
In a study, 37% of patients who had undergone bariatric surgery lost more than this percentage of their total weight 1 year after pharmacotherapy was prescribed
5%
These are some dietary changes a dietitian would recommend while also taking weight loss medication
Cutting calories, feeling full on less, and making healthier choices
When should you seek a medical professional after being prescribed these medications?
vomiting that does not stop, jaundice, kidney stones, depression, and suicidal ideation?
This type of insurance has the highest use rate among those with obesity
Government-funded insurance such as Medicaid and Medicare with a nearly 50% usage rate among those with obesity
This popular ingredient in weight loss dietary supplements can decrease how efficiently the body takes in some medications
Glucomannan
Two prescription medications are approved by the FDA for children ages 12 and older.
orlistat (Xenical)and liraglutide (Saxenda)
These are some of the problems with only taking weight loss medication to treat obesity
efficacy differences among medications, medication tolerance, weight yo-yoing
What are three of the most common ways in which these medications work to help treat obesity?
increasing resting metabolism, decreasing appetite, and increasing feelings of fullness?
These methods lead to people with obesity to having higher trust and greater outcomes with a physician
Training Physicians to have a better understanding of the psychological side of obesity through perspective-taking exercises, and being more open in general to the psychological side of the issue
The US weight loss supplement market is valued at this amount of dollars in 2020 and is projected to expand
USD 33.4 billion