Myth: GLP-1 patches do not have side effects
"When I talk to patients about weight management, I always bring up these other options as well, because some people don't want to use a needle." Older prescription weight loss pills include: Hydrogel ( Plenity ) Naltrexone-bupropion ( Contrave ) Orlistat ( Xenical ) Phentermine (Adipex, Suprenza) Phentermine topiramate (Qsmyia) While the GLP-1 agonists can produce a weight loss of 10% to 20%, the average weight lost with older medications is lower in the range of 5% to 10% of the starting body weight
Semaglutide GLP-1 is a prescription medication used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity
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Avoid High-fat and Greasy Foods Fats take longer to digest, so consuming high-fat meals can intensify nausea while on GLP-1 medications
These barriers lead many people to search for alternatives without clear guidance on whats safe or legitimate