Patient journeys to Mysimba®
Meet 2 patients who are struggling with obesity, and learn how you can identify patients in your practice who could benefit from Mysimba®.1
- Maya
- Nicole
Meet Maya
Age: 35
BMI: 30 kg/m2
Job: account executive
“Sometimes, I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders, which makes it difficult to stick to healthy habits.”
“Sometimes, I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders, which makes it difficult to stick to healthy habits.”
“Sometimes, I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders, which makes it difficult to stick to healthy habits.”
Lifestyle
- Works a high-pressure job with long hours and has very little personal time
- Prioritizes the needs of others at the expense of her own self-care
Medical history
- Takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for anxiety and depression
- Has controlled hypertension
Eating habits
- Snacks throughout the day, often when she isn’t hungry
- Feels frustrated by her weight gain and powerless to control her cravings
Weight-loss history
- Has tried dieting apps and squeezes in exercise when she can but knows that these alone aren’t enough to tackle her weight gain
- Recognizes that her eating habits seem tied to her emotions but has trouble bringing it up with her doctor
Patients like Maya want to lose weight, but they struggle with emotional eating and controlling the cravings that occur when they are stressed throughout the day. Adding Mysimba®, a weight-loss medication designed to reduce hunger and control cravings, to diet and exercise may help them lose weight and keep it off.1-3
Meet Nicole
Age: 42
BMI: 34 kg/m2
Job: stay-at-home mom
“With all I do for my family, it can be difficult to carve out time for myself. But I’m committed to finding more balance instead of just reaching for my favourite foods at the end of a long day.”
“With all I do for my family, it can be difficult to carve out time for myself. But I’m committed to finding more balance instead of just reaching for my favourite foods at the end of a long day.”
“With all I do for my family, it can be difficult to carve out time for myself. But I’m committed to finding more balance instead of just reaching for my favourite foods at the end of a long day.”
Lifestyle
- Serves as the primary caregiver for her 3 children and structures her day around family
- Tries to walk and carve out personal time each day but daily demands often interfere
Medical history
- Has prediabetes (A1C: 5.8%)
Eating habits
- Doesn’t have an established breakfast or lunch routine and relies on fast food and snacks for her meals
- Tries to eat healthy during the day but overeats in the evening once her children are asleep and the stressors of the day catch up with her
Weight-loss history
- Has had some success with weight-loss support groups but can’t keep the weight off long term
- Has a fear of needles, which has made her reluctant to consider certain medications
Losing weight can be a challenge for patients like Nicole, who find it difficult to resist cravings associated with emotional eating and make their health a priority. That’s why Mysimba®, along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, may be right for them.1-3
Find out what makes Mysimba® a convenient oral option for patients like Maya and Nicole who are seeking a prescription treatment.1
Please refer to the Mysimba® Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
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This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Please refer to the Mysimba® Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
▼ Black Triangle
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Please refer to the Mysimba® Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
▼ Black Triangle
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
References:
- Mysimba® (naltrexone HCl and bupropion HCl) Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).
- Greenway FL. Physiological adaptations to weight loss and factors favouring weight regain. Int J Obes (Lond). 2015;39(8):1188-1196. doi:10.1038/ijo.2015.59
- Acosta A, Camilleri M, Dayyeh BA, et al. Selection of antiobesity medications based on phenotypes enhances weight loss: a pragmatic trial in an obesity clinic. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2021;29(4):662-671. doi:10.1002/oby.23120
