No, you should not use GLP-1 medications if youre pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon
Phentermine-topiramate and bupropion-naltroxene are less expensive, costing $100 to $200 for a 30-day supply without insurance (although they may be cheaper if your provider prescribes a generic version of these drugs)
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The rationale behind combining the two drugs is twofold: because of their complementary mechanism of action leading to improved glycemic control and weight loss, and broader organ protection across the CKM spectrum
Further research led to the creation of a stabilized GLP-1RA called semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, a successful diabetes treatment, and in Wegovy, a revolutionary body weight management drug