Med Ed 101

JULY 20, 2016

Many patients will have bariatric surgery which will likely shorten the length of the GI tract. It is important to remember what impact this will have on the use of medications and many clinicians will forget this critical fact. Bariatric surgery can lead to long acting medications not being adequately absorbed.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MAY 8, 2024

It’s often combined with the prescription medication topiramate to aid in weight loss. The combination medication of phentermine and long-acting topiramate is name-brand Qsymia. If you are taking phentermine , you might wonder: How long does phentermine stay in your system? Phentermine is approved by the U.S.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 5, 2024

One particularly effective option for weight loss is a medication manufactured by Novo Nordisk called Wegovy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy in June 2021 for adults with obesity or who are overweight with one or more related medical conditions. It can be hard to lose weight and keep it off.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. Previously, the standard of care for obesity consisted of holistic changes to diet, exercise, and bariatric surgery for eligible patients.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In what’s being called a “medical bypass”, new anti-obesity drugs are almost matching efficacy rates in weight loss that have previously only been seen with weight loss surgeries. Previously, the standard of care for obesity consisted of holistic changes to diet, exercise, and bariatric surgery for eligible patients.

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