Anti-Obesity Medication (AOM)

Medications and Obesity Part 1

Presented by Donna Ryan, MD

Learning Objectives:

• At the end of the presentation, learners will be able to:
  • Discuss medications which increase body weight and alter body composition;
  • Recognize the mechanism of action of obesity medication;
  • Describe guideline-based recommendations for prescribing medications for obesity; and
  • Relate considerations and patient communications prior to initiating medication prescription.

Medications and Obesity Part 2

Presented by Donna Ryan, MD

Learning Objectives:

• At the end of the presentation, learners will be able to:
  • Discuss the safety and efficacy profiles of currently available medications approved for chronic weight management;
  • Describe the potential complications of rapid weight loss and how to avoid them;
  • Discuss medications that are used off-label for weight management; and
  • Review medications likely to be approved in the next 5 years for chronic weight management.