As a physician who prescribes GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, I explain why increasing your dose too quickly can affect muscle mass, metabolism, and long-term metabolic health
It destabilized a set of assumptions about identity, self-improvement and what it takes to change
In June, the European Medicines Agencys PRAC identified NAION as a very rare adverse event linked to semaglutide and recommended updating product labels with vision warnings
The GLP-1 receptor is expressed in various tissues, but there is no evidence that its activation in reproductive tissues negatively affects sexual response
Optimise your overall diabetes control gradually
GLP-1 medications are available by prescription only, so you will need to have a consultation with a provider before switching to a new medication