GLP-1 drugs not only have ramifications for people with obesity but also for the food industry
Majid Sabour, MD, is a renowned expert in medical weight loss and the founder and medical director of Gent's Doctor clinic in Beverly Hills, California
For example, phentermine can cause a rapid or irregular heart rate, high blood pressure, headache, and insomnia
This reflects a key limitation: GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and support weight loss, but they do not by themselves establish a long-term metabolic framework for maintaining that loss
Medicaid coverage differs dramatically by state
Zepbound is approved by the FDA as a weight loss management treatment for people with obesity or those who are overweight with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure