A 61-year-old with obesity (BMI 35) and depression asks about orlistat vs semaglutide 2.4 mg. Which is true?...

Question

A 61-year-old with obesity (BMI 35) and depression asks about orlistat vs semaglutide 2.4 mg. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Semaglutide achieves greater average weight loss than orlistat

Answer

Orlistat is contraindicated with depression

Answer

Orlistat requires no lifestyle changes

Answer

Semaglutide is approved only for diabetes

Answer

Both are equally effective

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Obesity-Comparative Efficacy