Barth E, Stammler G, Speiser B, Schaper J
Beware of counterfeits While the pills may make it easier for people who need obesity care to start medication, they are also easier to counterfeit, says Chun-Su Yuan, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Combining GLP-1 with other treatments Some patients explore combining their GLP-1 medication with other treatments for enhanced results
Administered as a once-daily subcutaneous injection, Saxenda works by mimicking the action of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake
3 Mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects are common for most patients on GLP-1s, prompting careful dose titration and monitoring