A patient has been taking phentermine and topiramate [Osymia] for 6 months for weight loss. The nurse weighs the patient and notes a 3% weight loss since beginning the drug. The nurse will expect the prescriber to:
a. continue the current dosage for 4 more weeks.
b. discontinue the drug.
c. increase the drug dosage.
d. switch to another nonamphetamine agent.
B
If a patient who is taking phentermine and topiramate has not lost 5% of weight by 6 months, the drug should be discontinued. Patients losing only 3% or less by 3 months of therapy may benefit from an increased or continued dose. Switching to another nonamphetamine produce is not rec-ommended.
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