Large meals can trigger nausea, bloating, and discomfort
Novo Nordisk), compared with placebo, were less likely to have a decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or to require dialysis or transplantation and had a lower incidence of CV death
The article contrasts them with people pursuing short-term cosmetic weight loss, where it says evidence for indefinite treatment is weaker and a structured exit with intensive lifestyle support may fit better
Since 2022, telehealth companies and compounding pharmacies have brought a new type of competition for drugmakers
Furthermore, in a 12-week trial, semaglutide was shown to reduce body weight predominantly through appetite suppression, but this effect was also accompanied by a marked reduction in preference for high-fat foods (Blundell et al., 2017)
Both Mounjaro and Zepbound contain tirzepatide, which acts as a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist