Plan for GI side effects in the first weeks of titration Before your first GLP-1 appointment A GLP-1 is a tool, not a cure
It should be taken daily, on an empty stomach, with 4 ounces of water, and no other food or liquids may be consumed for at least 30 minutes
Semaglutide and liraglutide, two prominent GLP-1s, have been particularly effective in reducing cardiovascular events
Although it supports long-term weight management, it does not directly affect thyroid hormone production or treat autoimmune thyroid disease
Although compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed under federal law, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review