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In the placebo group, typical total consumption over 30 days declined by 46%, much less but still a substantial amount, reflecting the placebo effect, the desire to reduce drinking, and the fact that participants received CBT therapy over the course of the trial
But for patients who have exhausted other options, every percentage point of savings matters
Most notably, the way they help you lose weight is completely different, with Wegovy being a GLP-1 agonist that reduces hunger, manages blood sugar, and slows gastric emptying while phentermine only targets hunger
The Bottom Line GLP-1 medications are the most effective weight-loss medicines available today, and they may also improve your bodys ability to target harmful belly fat
Bear in mind that these drugs are not a first-line defense against mild weight gain