Eating disorders Quiz: Ace Your Exams

A 23-year-old woman comes to the physician due to increased weight. The patient tells the physician that she sometimes cannot control herself when she eats and consumes large amounts of food. She also states that she prefers eating alone because she feels ashamed of her eating habits. She does not use laxatives or diuretics, and she also does not engage in purging behavior. Vitals are within normal limits. Body mass index is 33 kg/m². The physician discusses with the patient the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and she asks if there is any medication that can be used to aid in weight loss. The patient is provided with a medication that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in the central nervous system. Which of the following medications was provided to this patient?