As prescriptions for these agents soar, recognizing these atypical adverse effects is crucial for proper patient management
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Several studies have shown that complete withdrawal of an obesity treatment dose of a GLP-1RA without other structured care leads to weight regain in most people.2 However, it remains unclear whether lifelong treatment of obesity should always consist of GLP-1RAs at full obesity dosing or whether a range of alternative strategies can enable some subset of people with obesity to maintain their weight loss after a limited duration of initial treatment, followed by tapering, discontinuing, or off-ramping these agents." This paragraph from the article, I believe, sums up nicely what this means
Both companies appear to utilize an MSO-PC model wherein the MSO (an unlicensed corporation) provides a telehealth platform that consumers can visit to be connected with a medical professional who determines whether the consumer is eligible for medication and, if so, writes them a prescription
Its important to discuss all medications, supplements, and treatments you are currently taking with your healthcare provider to identify potential interactions
It's easy to get caught up in the negativity and dismiss these drugs entirelybut I dont think we should, and neither does the most recent guest on the mindbodygreen podcast