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These medications are hormone analogues, which means that they mimic certain hormones in the body, explains Mir Ali, MD, medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA
When guided by a licensed healthcare professional , this approach supports both sustainable weight loss and overall health
But there is more nuance to that answer than a simple yes or no, and understanding the reasoning behind continuous treatment will help you make a better decision for your own situation
It is commonly marketed under brand names such as Ozempic , Rybelsus , and Wegovy , depending on its formulation and use case
In many cases, the overall effect on the medication's therapeutic action is not significant, but the efficacy of some drugs (see below) may be altered