This program centers on GLP-1 weight loss medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide while incorporating ongoing guidance to help patients build healthier habits and maintain momentum
But the way you eat can strongly affect nausea, energy, and how steady your weight loss Life on GLP-1 medications is often very different from any diet or weight-loss method people have tried before
It is important to note that some decrease in muscle mass can happen during the weight loss journey, whether someone is utilizing medications like GLP-1s or not
The most important serious side effects include acute pancreatitis (severe persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back, though clinical trials found similar pancreatitis rates to comparators), severe dehydration from persistent vomiting or diarrhea (signs include dizziness, decreased urination, extreme thirst), gallbladder disease including cholecystitis or cholelithiasis (right upper quadrant pain, fever, jaundice), severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat), and severe hypoglycemia when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas (confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures)
A new class of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s, have surged in popularity by making weight loss easier for patients