"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
It is the world's first sustained-release GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that activates both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors
UK patients interested in access may explore participation in the phase 3 TRIUMPH trials via the NIHR Be Part of Research platform
The criteria below reflect eligibility used in Phase 2 and ongoing Phase 3 clinical studies only and should not be interpreted as future UK licensing or NHS commissioning criteria
Prioritize resistance training to preserve muscle mass and pelvic floor support across the body during weight loss
Suchankova P, Yan J, Schwandt M et al (2015) The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor as a potential treatment target in alcohol use disorder: evidence from human genetic association studies and a mouse model of alcohol dependence
