Weight loss medications have different contraindications for use but all of them are certainly prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids. Although, kids older than 12 years of age can be given medications that prevent lipids metabolism and their transformation into body fat.
Orlistat is contraindicated in malabsorption syndrome, at the age of fewer than 12 years, nephrolithiasis and hyperoxaluria (since the use of Orlistat increases the concentration of oxalates in the urine), during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
Lorcaserin is contraindicated in any allergy during the use of medication, age below 18 years, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
Phentermine/Topiramate is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, kids, glaucoma, thyroid dysfunction, with MAO inhibitors and two weeks after their use discontinuation, intolerance of the medication, or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines.
Bupropion-Naltrexone is contraindicated in any diseases associated with seizures, eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia nervosa, combined with opioid pain medicines or formulations to cure opioid dependence and with MAO inhibitors. It also mustn’t be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids.
Liraglutide is prohibited to be used in type I diabetes, severe heart, liver and kidney failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, paresis of the stomach, inflammatory bowel disease, and individual intolerance. It also must not be used by pregnant and lactating women and given to children. If you use the medication and develop any side effects, it may indicate that you poorly tolerate the medication and must stop its use.