| Question |
Answer |
| Drugs that are often associated with weight gain include: | antidepressants, antidiabetics, antiepileptic, antihistamines, beta blockers, antipsychotics, statins, corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, lithium |
| Actions of Sibutramine (Meridia) | increases serotonin and norepinephrine |
| Does Sibutramine (Meridia) increase or decrease the metabolic rate? | Increase |
| Name two adverse effects of Sibutramine (Meridia) | Increased heart rate and blood pressure |
| Which drug's action is to decrease absorption of dietary fat by binding with lipase in the intestines? | Orlistat (Eenical, Alli) |
| Adverse effects of Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) include: | flatulence, fecal urgency, fatty stools, and fecal incontinence |
| Are vitamin supplements recommended when taking Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)? | Yes, and they should be taken at least 2 hours before or after Orlistat. |
| True or False:Are Sibutramine (Meridia) and Orlistat are the only weight loss drugs approved for long-term use. | True |
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