Tirzepatide extreme appetite suppression can exacerbate disordered eating patterns and may be psychologically harmful for individuals with active eating disorders
Weight regain risk is highest in the first 3 to 6 months after stopping, with some patients reporting 30-50% of lost weight returning during this window
The evolution of GLP-1 agonists has led to amazing results in weight loss
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Intervention Seventy eligible participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to either semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly (Novo Nordisk) ( n = 35) or placebo (saline solution) ( n = 35), using self-administered once-weekly subcutaneous injections with identical-appearing pens
The American Medical Association's 2024 policy statement endorsed telehealth as appropriate for obesity pharmacotherapy initiation and management, noting that remote monitoring of weight, blood pressure, and gastrointestinal side effects is feasible and effective 17