Snapshot A 45-year-old obese woman is seeking weight loss options. She has tried multiple diet plans without much effect. Although she considered gastric bypass surgery, she is worried about the complications of surgery as her mother died after an abdominal surgery. She had heard a commercial about a miracle weight loss drug and asks her primary care physician about her options. Her doctor warns her that while this medication can induce weight loss, it can also have other side effects such as defecation urgency and abdominal pain. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP) agonists Mechanism of action login to view 1 more bullet Clinical use login to view 2 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 4 more bullets Orlistat Mechanism of action login to view 2 more bullets Clinical use login to view 2 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 6 more bullets Phentermine-topiramate Mechanism of action login to view 2 more bullets Clinical use login to view 1 more bullet Contraindications login to view 2 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 4 more bullets Bupropion-naltrexone Mechanism of action login to view 1 more bullet Clinical use login to view 1 more bullet Contraindications login to view 5 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 5 more bullets Lorcaserin Removed from the market due to increased risk of cancer Mechanism of action login to view 2 more bullets Clinical use login to view 2 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 4 more bullets