Standards for the Prescription of Drugs to Treat Obesity
Key takeaways Certain dietary supplements like protein powder, calcium, and fiber may enhance GLP-1 secretion, which plays a role in insulin production and appetite regulation
Antipsychotic weight gain What sets the GLP-1 RAs apart from alternatives for antipsychotic-induced weight gain (like metformin and olanzapine/samidorphan) is their ability to reverse weight gain after it has already started to get out of control
At $349/mo this is one of the highest cash-pay GLP-1 prices in the catalog patients motivated specifically by the oral GLP-1 form factor are paying a premium for that convenience
1 If you start taking a semaglutide (GLP-1 RA), youll also need to be mindful of how they may interact with other medications
If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, fluid retention in the legs or feet, or difficulty exercising, tell your healthcare provider right away