Abruptly stopping the medication often leads to weight regain, so a planned approach is preferable
Compared to traditional weight management clinics where you might wait weeks for an initial appointment and additional weeks for insurance authorization, that timeline is remarkably fast
Safety and Tolerability of GLP-1RAs for the Treatment of Obesity Since GLP-1RA therapy is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, there may be concerns about whether using an antidiabetic medication to treat obesity will increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with obesity but without diabetes
But the absence of data at higher doses is a legitimate gap that physicians should consider when prescribing to lactating women
Reported injuries in GLP-1 lawsuits range from chronic nausea and vomiting to intestinal obstruction, malnutrition, emergency surgery, and sudden vision loss, with symptom severity typically ranging from temporary digestive complications to permanent impairment
Support gut health Your gut microbiome plays a major role in GLP-1 signaling