A 52-year-old with overweight (BMI 31 kg/m²) and hypertension asks about anti-obesity pharmacotherapy. Which agent has strong evidence and is recommen...

Question

A 52-year-old with overweight (BMI 31 kg/m²) and hypertension asks about anti-obesity pharmacotherapy. Which agent has strong evidence and is recommended by guidelines when combined with lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

Semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly

Answer

Orlistat

Answer

Phentermine alone long term

Answer

Diethylpropion long term as first-line

Answer

No pharmacotherapy is recommended

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obesity (pharmacotherapy)

A 52-year-old with overweight (BMI 31 kg/m²) and hypertension asks about anti-obesity pharmacotherapy. Which agent has strong evidence and is recommended by guidelines when combined with lifestyle?