Look AHEAD Research Group, Gregg EW, Jakicic JM, Blackburn G, Bloomquist P, Bray GA, et al
"When I talk to patients about weight management, I always bring up these other options as well, because some people don't want to use a needle." Older prescription weight loss pills include: Hydrogel ( Plenity ) Naltrexone-bupropion ( Contrave ) Orlistat ( Xenical ) Phentermine (Adipex, Suprenza) Phentermine topiramate (Qsmyia) While the GLP-1 agonists can produce a weight loss of 10% to 20%, the average weight lost with older medications is lower in the range of 5% to 10% of the starting body weight
Any decision should follow your own verification of credentials and pricing and a conversation with a qualified healthcare provider
In early clinical trials, patients on GLP-1 agonists have achieved weight loss of 1520%, compared to the 510% typically seen with previous medications. Holistic approach to GLP-1 drugs Beyond weight loss, GLP-1 agonists have demonstrated the ability to reduce major cardiovascular events, combat fatty liver disease and alleviate obesity-related complications such as knee pain, sleep apnea, and acid reflux
[21] [22] Regarding GLP-1 medications and lymphoedema , there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend their use specifically for this condition
And if you mean guaranteed safe for every person, that is not the case either
