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Overview
Why it is important to treat obesity
Medications for weight loss?
Medications for the treatment of obesity: Overview
Naltrexone and bupropion
Bupropion plus naltrexone (Contrave®): Basic information
A generic alternative to naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave®)?
Does naltrexone alone work to produce weight loss?
Metformin
Metformin to prevent or treat metabolic adverse effects due to antipsychotics
Who is more likely to benefit from metformin for the management of metabolic adverse effects?
Metformin for antipsychotic-induced weight gain in children and adolescents?
Potential adverse effects of metformin
Tips on prescribing metformin
Metformin AND topiramate for metabolic adverse effects?
Metformin for weight gain or obesity unrelated to antipsychotic medications?
Should we start metformin at the same time as an antipsychotic?
Consider starting metformin, if it is needed, in inpatients on an antipsychotic
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists—Therapeutic Use
A simple primer on what GLP-1 agonists are
Semaglutide injection (Wegovy®) for weight loss in obesity and overweight
Does tirzepatide (Zepbound®) produce *even more* weight loss than semaglutide (Wegovy®)?
Will patients regain weight after GLP-1 receptor agonists are stopped?
GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients on antipsychotic medications?
GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce alcohol craving/ use
GLP-1 receptor agonists for binge eating?
Semaglutide injection (Wegovy®): Basic information
Tirzepatide (Zepbound®): Basic information
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists—Side Effects
Semaglutide injection (Wegovy®): Side effects
Tips for reducing or managing nausea/ vomiting associated with GLP-1 agonists
What to tell patients about lean muscle loss due to GLP-1RAs and GIP/GLP-1RAs
Semaglutide injection (Wegovy®): Serious side effects, warnings, and contraindications
Are GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with an increased risk of suicidal ideation/ behavior?
Could the GLP-1 receptor agonist be causing your patient’s insomnia?
GLP-1 receptor agonists may worsen eating disorders or precipitate disordered eating
Orlistat
Phentermine
Phentermine (Adipex-P®, Lomaira™): Basic information
Phentermine-topiramate combination (Qsymia) for weight loss
Phentermine and topiramate
Topiramate
Can we use topiramate to treat medication-induced weight gain?
Metformin AND topiramate for metabolic adverse effects?
Bariatric surgery
What to do about psychotropic medications after bariatric surgery
How to manage lithium treatment before and after bariatric surgery
Is bupropion sustained-release OK to use after bariatric surgery?
Why and how to monitor and evaluate for suicide risk after bariatric surgery
Why, who, and how to monitor for increased alcohol use after bariatric surgery
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