Use of amphetamines for weight loss facilitation

Here Mr Ahmed, Bariatric surgeon, discusses what anorectic drugs are and how they work with mention of side effects.

In this video Mr Ahmed Bariatric Consultant discusses the links between obesity and hypertension.

Here Mr Ahmed, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, discusses the weight loss expectancy when taking Orlistat. The compliance of taking Orlistat varies due to the unpleasant side effects and can either stimulate good behaviour change to reduce fatty food ingestion, or non-compliance of the medication, therefore, overall weight loss can be modest.

This video discusses how conditions associated with obesity impact life expectancy.

This video discusses the way Orlistat inhibits the enzyme lipase in the overall function of inducing fat malabsorption. However, what is mentioned is that the change in dietary behaviour due to the unpleasant side effects of Orlistat are what assist with the most part of weight loss.

Here, Mr Ahmed Bariatric Consultant discusses the link between obesity and diabetes.