Whichever direction you choose, understanding your options is the first step toward building a plan that fits your life
GLP-1 drugs can cause significant nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, especially in the early weeks
Speed is particularly important for children with autism who also show signs of regression, epilepsy or metabolic changes
In patients with risk factors for pancreatitis, including gallstones, high triglycerides, or excessive alcohol intake, incretins should be used with caution
Semaglutide was considered among the most powerful options for medication-aided weight loss until tirzepatide hit the market, says Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, an obesity medicine physician-scientist, educator, and policymaker at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston