Patients may also have a harder time losing weight if they are on certain medications at the same time as a GLP-1 that can promote weight gain, such as certain antidepressants and beta blockers, Glickman says
The treatment procedure doesn't involve any incisions or local/general anesthesia
Bruising at the injection site affects up to 30% of people starting GLP-1 medications like semaglutide, though it typically resolves within days
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According to clinical trial design, study participants followed reduced-calorie diets, increased physical activity, and received nutritional counseling in addition to medication
Studying medication patterns: Truvetas longitudinal patient data enables researchers to explore why patients may stop and re-start GLP-1 therapies, offering insights into adherence, side effects, and the real-world durability of these medications