Caution should be taken against the promising marketing strategies of GLP-1 patches, like fat reduction without lifestyle modification
While the drug labels for many GLP-1 medications mentioned common side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, it is alleged that they failed to adequately warn of the risk of developing severe, permanent conditions like gastroparesis
Although shown to have good results, at present, authorities such as the FDA have approved GLP-1 medicines only as injections or tablets, not patches
Demand soared after the FDA approved Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss in 2021 and 2023, respectively
Your individual results will depend on factors like your starting weight, commitment to dietary changes, physical activity level, and how your body responds to the medication
So this was an answer to that question, but that didn't immediately result in any medical progress