In this second episode of the two-part series on obesity medicine, Chris Chiu discusses medication management with Dr. Allison Rhodes and Dr. Sara Li. The experts explore various medication options for obesity treatment, including traditional medications like metformin and phentermine, combination therapies, and newer GLP-1 agonists. They discuss medication selection criteria, insurance considerations, side effects, contraindications, and practical implementation in primary care settings.

[00:02:01] - Discussion of first-line medication options

[00:02:57] - Metformin usage and dosing strategies

[00:04:13] - Review of weight-positive medications to avoid

[00:05:55] - Four-step process for prescribing anti-obesity medications

[00:08:25] - Overview of medication categories and options

[00:10:12] - Discussion of combination therapies vs. monotherapy

[00:13:12] - Detailed discussion of phentermine safety and efficacy

[00:19:14] - Coverage of GLP-1 agonists and newer medications

[00:24:35] - Side effects and contraindications of GLP-1 agonists

[00:29:08] - Practical implementation of GLP-1 therapy in primary care

[00:32:22] - Future outlook for obesity medications