Gastrointestinal symptoms are among the most common side effects when using GLP-1 medications, such as FDA-approved Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus
FDA-approved options for medical weight loss now include injectable medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and Mounjaro, as well as oral medications like Foundayo, Rybelsus, and Oral Wegovy
Simply put, it mirrors the effects of a naturally occurring hormone that orchestrates blood sugar levels and appetite
Furthermore, the cardiovascular benefits emerged early in treatment, preceding significant weight loss, suggesting that the cardiovascular effects may be mediated, at least partially, by other salutary processes in atherosclerotic protection
It blocks the reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline, which raises the levels of these chemicals in the synaptic cleft