Weight Loss Medications Are Bridges to Your New Lifestyle.

Episode Recap:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses how medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists can serve as tools to facilitate sustainable weight loss. He emphasizes that while these medications can aid in reducing appetite and improving metabolic function, their effectiveness is maximized when combined with behavioral changes such as proper nutrition and physical activity. The episode highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach, including medical supervision and lifestyle modifications, to achieve lasting health improvements.

Show Notes:

• 1:23 - Phentermine (Adipex)

  • 1:57 - How It Works

• 5:36 - "Fen-Phen" (Phentermine & Fenfluramine)

• 7:14 - Phentermine & Topiramate (Qsymia)

  • 7:22 - How It Works

• 8:10 - Who Should or Should Not Take These Two Medications?

• 9:49 - What the Difference Between Phentermine and Phentermine & Topiramate?

• 11:20 - These Medications are Temporary Bridges

• 12:44 - Orlistat (Alli)

  • 13:00 - How It Works

  • 14:10 - Common Side Effects

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About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!

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