Those who could become pregnant should talk with their clinician about pregnancy testing, contraception, and the timing around stopping a GLP-1 medication before trying to conceive, since these drugs are not approved for use during pregnancy, Holt says
In the SURMOUNT-1 trials, the tirzepatide group lost about 20.2% of baseline body weight in 72 weeks, while the semaglutide group lost about 13.7 %
Patients currently on Saxenda may want to discuss alternative options with their doctor as supply winds down
These effects usually lessen as your body gets used to the medication
From a health perspective, it is great to be able to preview the nutrition information and allergen statements during meal selection, and some of the protein swaps available on certain meals make it easier to limit red meat or choose lean proteins, says Tori Martinet, RD
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