Can a lactating woman safely use GLP1 receptor agonists (e.g., exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide, semaglutide) while breastfeeding?
Medications such as Contrave and Qsymia can be effective for treatment. If you cant afford your GLP-1 medication without insurance, talk to your healthcare provider about some alternatives: Qsymia (phentermine-topiramate), an appetite suppressant available as a once-daily oral capsule Contrave (naltrexone-bupropion), an oral tablet typically taken twice per day to manage cravings and reduce appetite Adipex-P (phentermine), an appetite-suppressing tablet typically taken once per day Diethylpropion extended-release, a long-lasting appetite-suppressing tablet typically taken once per day Phendimetrazine tartrate, available as a tablet thats taken before meals (up to three times per day) to increase the bodys metabolism and reduce appetite Alli (orlistat), an oral capsule that limits how much fat the body absorbs and can be taken up to three times per day, about an hour before eating Xenical (orlistat), a capsule that contains the same active ingredient as Alli but in a higher dose Your healthcare provider may also prescribe a generic GLP-1 agonist: liraglutide or exenatide
Its once-weekly administration can improve patient compliance, reducing the burden of frequent injections
The easiest to get were compounded versions of the medications, which do not have approval from the U.S
Strategies to manage them include: Start low, increase slowly: Begin with the lowest dose recommended by your licensed healthcare provider
