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Weight LossAmber Frick, PharmD
April 22, 2012
+Patient Case
A patient who appears to be in her late 30’s or early 40’s approaches your counter. She asks you what you think of the weight loss product in her hand.
What additional information do you need to gather from the patient?
What action or product would you feel comfortable recommending?
+Weight Loss Products
Orlistat (Alli) Patients ≥18 years old 60 mg 3 times a day before meals
containing fat GI side effects Replenish fat soluble vitamins Interacts with warfarin and
cyclosporine Avoid with malabsorption disorders,
thyroid disease, nephrolithiasis, or pancreatitis
Potential liver injury www.myalli.com
Herbal products and dietary supplements Bitter orange Caffeine
Inappropriate methods: Laxatives Diuretics
Sensa® Weight Loss System
