II. Indications
- Obesity (BMI 27 to 40)
III. Contraindications
- Abnormal gastrointestinal motility
- Altered Gastrointestinal Anatomy
IV. Mechanism
V. Dosing
- Plenity 3 capsules with 16 ounces water taken 20-30 min before lunch and before dinner
- Discontinue use if insignificant weight loss at 2 months
VI. Cost
- Estimated at $100 per month
VII. Adverse Effects
- Gastrointestinal (e.g. Flatulence, Abdominal Bloating)
VIII. Efficacy
- In 6 months of taking medication, results in 2% greater weight loss than Placebo
- Similar weight loss to Orlistat, but less weight loss than other medications (e.g. Phentermine, Qsymia)
IX. References
- (2020) Presc Lett 28(1): 3
- Greenway (2019) Obesity 27(2):205-216 +PMID:30421844 [PubMed]
