Weight loss medication is usually only prescribed by your doctor if you have tried other methods of weight loss and you meet the following criteria:You have a BMI of 30 or greater.
Your BMI is higher than 27 and you have medical complications due to obesity, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure.
Your doctor will also look at your health history and any other medical issues you have that may conflict with weight loss medication. You may be prescribed weight loss medications like orlistat (Xenical, Alli, Slimox), lorcaserin (Belvig), phentermine and topiramate (Qsymia), buproprion and naltrexone (Contrave), and liraglutide (Saxenda).
Talk to your doctor about the side effects of these weight loss medications, as they can be severe and you should be careful to avoid any complications with medical issues or other medications while on weight loss medications.
 Keep in mind the effects of weight-loss medication will likely wane over time and you may gain back the weight you lost on the medication once you stop taking it. You should use weight loss medication with diet and lifestyle changes to ensure you have a long term plan to treat your obesity. Avoid depending only on the weight loss medication to treat your obesity, as these medications are not meant for long term use., Due to the side effects of weight loss medication, you will need to schedule check ins with your doctor while on this medication. You should also note if you experience any adverse side effects while on the weight loss medication and talk to your doctor about these side effects.
Talk to your doctor about weight loss medication.
Use weight loss medication with other diet and lifestyle changes.
Commit to check ins with your doctor while on weight loss medication.
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