Semaglutide Alternatives Between a high price tag, tight supply (Mounjaro and Zepbound are both showing limited availability through the second quarter) and general uneasiness about the unknown and possible long-term effects of weight loss medications, some products have begun to hit the market offering an affordable alternative
Common mild side effects: bloating, cramps, gas
Vabysmo prefilled syringe (PFS) was approved in the European Union (EU) for nAMD, DME and retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Purpose-built for physicians Dip in bariatric surgeries shows emerging medical options first approach to weight loss Key takeaways: GLP-1 receptor agonist prescriptions for obesity treatment grew by 132.6% from 2022 to 2023
Fallacy 6: More Folate Is Always Better While maintaining adequate folate status is essential for healthy one-carbon metabolism, more folate is not necessarily better
Phentermine: This appetite suppressant is often used for shorter periods, usually in conjunction with lifestyle modifications