Question

A 59-year-old with BMI 38 and hypertension asks whether liraglutide 3.0 mg is effective for weight loss. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

It produces clinically meaningful weight loss; however, semaglutide 2.4 mg yields greater average loss

Answer

It is ineffective vs placebo

Answer

It is unsafe in all cardiovascular disease

Answer

It should be used only short-term (<=12 weeks)

Answer

It must be combined with orlistat

Practice question

A 59-year-old with BMI 38 and hypertension asks whether liraglutide 3.0 mg is effective for weight loss. Which statement is correct?