A 55-year-old with obesity asks about phentermine/topiramate ER. Which monitoring is appropriate?...

Question

A 55-year-old with obesity asks about phentermine/topiramate ER. Which monitoring is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Monitor heart rate and mood; avoid in pregnancy (teratogenic)

Answer

No monitoring needed

Answer

Start without contraception in women of childbearing potential

Answer

Safe with uncontrolled hypertension

Answer

Use indefinitely without reassessment

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obesity-Phentermine/Topiramate Safety