Do Weight-Loss Drugs Have Unique Features or Warnings?

Yes, each drug is unique:

  • Bupropion-naltrexone: May raise blood pressure and has a suicide risk warning.
  • Liraglutide: Requires daily injections and may cause nausea.
  • Orlistat: Needs a low-fat diet and may cause digestive issues.
  • Phentermine-topiramate: May cause insomnia and raises birth defect risk.
  • Semaglutide: Weekly injections, with common side effects like nausea and tiredness.
  • Setmelanotide: For certain rare genetic obesity conditions only, and requires daily injections.