This allows the liposomes to move through the digestive tract without competing with food for absorption
Some of the most prescribed include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) Liraglutide (Saxenda) While the metabolic benefits are well-established, dermatological side effects, especially acne, have only recently started to surface on social media, but also in the medical literature
Lifestyle interventions, such as staying hydrated, avoiding certain foods and beverages, and eating smaller meals, can all help address these side effects
Conversely, patients already engaged in regular physical activity should be encouraged to maintain these habits while starting medication
Currently, GLP-1 medications used for obesity management are given by injection
Borner et al., 2022)