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Oral weight loss drugs

  • Oral weight loss drugs are a newer addition to pharmacotherapy in weight loss.
  • Orlistat and Wegovy provide more access to people who are not able to give themselves shots.
  • Additionally, they are a cheaper alternative to the injectables that often run thousands of dollars.
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Weight loss drugs

  • Weight loss drugs is an umbrella term.
  • It includes many different types such as incretin-based drugs like GLP-1s, appetite suppressants, and lipase inhibitors.
  • To get the most out of perscription weight loss medications they must be used along side healthy lifestyle habits.
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Injectables

  • The most common type of weight loss drugs are injectable GLP-1s.
  • This includes semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide. (AKA their brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)
  • They work by binding to receptors that signal the brain to produce the feeling of fullness.
  • They also stimulate insulin release which lowers blood sugar, prolonging stomach emptying.
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Prescription drugs

  • Weight loss drugs are prescribed by a liscenced professional.
  • They will only be prescribed if a patient is obese or overweight with comorbidities, such as sleep apnea or diabetes.
  • Usage must be monitored by a doctor becasue weight loss drugs can effect weight, blood pressure, and appetite.
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Effectiveness of GLP-1

  • GLP-1s have shown success in reducing weight among many patients.
  • Researchers found that 3,231 out of 4,141 people on GLP-1s achieved sufficient weight loss versus 772 out of 2,910 people receiving placebos.
  • Again, GLP-1s show the most weightloss when used synergistically with dieting and exercise.
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Obestity

  • Obesity is classified as having a BMI of 30 or more.
  • Overweight is classfied as a BMI of 27.
  • It is a growing cornern in America: 40% of adults are overweight and obese.
  • Obesity carries many risks due to the pressures it puts on body systems.