Mr. Sinclair has a BMI of 43 and is taking drugs to lose weight. He has heard that some drugs cause lots of gastrointestinal discomfort and he wants a drug with fewer side effects. Which of the following drugs should be prescribed for Mr. Sinclair?

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Phentermine is a medication that is used to assist with weight loss by suppressing appetite and does not primarily cause gastrointestinal discomfort as a side effect, unlike orlistat, which is known to cause gastrointestinal side effects in some patients. Olestra is not a drug but a fat substitute used in food products, and serotonin is a neurotransmitter, not a weight loss medication.

Mr Sinclair Has a BMI of 43 and Is Taking