Most often, patients restart their medication 1 to 2 weeks post-operative, once they've regained normal oral intake and clearance from their surgeon
Research shows that 25 to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can come from lean muscle tissue, not fat
Ever wonder what happens when you stop taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss
For women with polycystic ovary syndrome or insulin resistance, the improvements in metabolic markers may have additional hormonal benefits
One mechanism by which the rate of absorption of alcohol could be altered is through peripheral effects on gastric emptying in people taking GLP-1RAs
According to a KFF poll, 62% of adults taking GLP-1 drugs reported using them to manage a chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease, while about four in 10 said they were prescribed GLP-1s primarily to lose weight