Physicians should also adopt a sensitive, patient-centered approach: explain that these are tools to improve health (not a quick fix), set realistic expectations, and address weight stigma
Long-acting agonists include liraglutide, exenatide(Bydureon), albiglutide, dulaglutide, semaglutide, PEG-loxenatide and tirzepatide, which can maintain an appropriate agonist level in plasma throughout the 24 hours of the day
Hepatotoxicity fears contribute to underutilization of statin medications by primary care physicians
In addition, these medications arent quick fixes
Two large 72-week clinical trials that evaluated terzepatide in individuals who were overweight or obese found that by the end of the study, people who also dieted and exercised reported statistically significant weight loss compared to those who took the placebo
Other Side Effects Observed: Increased heart rate (peaked at 24 weeks, then decreased) Fatigue (especially early on) Hair thinning (from rapid weight loss, usually temporary) Injection site reactions What About Serious Side Effects