Ramachandra, a bariatric and general surgeon at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantics Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and Foundayo are all approved as weight loss medications for the following people with a demonstrated medical need to lose weight
When clinical studies demonstrated that GLP1 drugs (e.g., semaglutide, tirzepatide), developed to treat diabetes, are effective weight loss drugs that directly act on the brains satiety center to reduce food intake (also drink less alcohol and smoke fewer cigarettes) doctors began prescribing them to help reduce the health risks associated with obesity
Losing weight is a very individualized process the "best" medication for you depends on several factors
Is feeling cold a serious side effect of GLP-1 treatment
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