Work with your provider to determine the best management strategy based on the severity of your symptoms and the benefit you are receiving from the medication
At Be Well Medical Group, we combine: Evidence-based medications Realistic lifestyle guidance Root-cause evaluation So you can lose weight and keep it off Alternative Weight Loss Medications If GLP-1 medications arent the right fit, we may recommend other options based on your goals and medical history: Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and helps regulate appetite Bupropion / Naltrexone (Contrave) reduces cravings and emotional eating Topiramate (off-label) helps with appetite control and sugar cravings Every treatment plan is customizedyoure never locked into a one-size-fits-all approach
Why it happens: GLP-1 slows stomach emptying, which increases fullness but can also trigger nausea
The required labs typically encompass a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), hemoglobin A1C (HgbA1C), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and a lipid panel
Clinical insight on semaglutide for chronic weight management in adults: patient selection and special considerations
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