A 37-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and prediabetes asks about pharmacotherapy for weight loss. Preferred option with cardiometabolic benefit?...

Question

A 37-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and prediabetes asks about pharmacotherapy for weight loss. Preferred option with cardiometabolic benefit?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 receptor agonist with weight indication

Answer

Phentermine alone long-term

Answer

Orlistat only

Answer

SGLT2 inhibitor off-label for obesity

Answer

Bupropion monotherapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obesity Pharmacotherapy