Weight Loss Treatments Offered Weight Loss Injections When appropriate, providers may prescribe compounded medications such as: Semaglutide (GLP-1) Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) These medications may help reduce appetite, improve blood sugar regulation, and support gradual, sustainable weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes
Ask them how to relieve nausea from the semaglutide or other GLP-1 medication youre taking
Furthermore, its adverse effects are minimal, but may include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and a fishy smell emanating for the patient (15)
Rotate your injection site each week (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm)
The researchers found that among adults who were overweight or obese who completed the 20-week run-in period with subcutaneous semaglutide, maintaining treatment with semaglutide resulted in continued weight loss over the following 48 weeks compared to switching to placebo
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