glp-1 vs phentermine Can't get your medication anymore? Try phentermine! (for patients who qualify medically) Christine Persaud MD MBA |
Description
Optometrists should perform a baseline dilated comprehensive eye examination on patients who take these medications for any reason to determine their pre-existing level of DR and whether they have any risk factors for developing NAION
George, UT), HealthWarehouse (Florence, KY), Precision Compounding Pharmacy (Bellmore, NY), and Triad Rx (Daphne, AL)
Popular branded versions include: Ozempic (semaglutide) : Approved for Type 2 diabetes Wegovy (semaglutide) : Approved for chronic weight management Mounjaro (tirzepatide) : Newer dual-action drug also making waves GLP-1 drugs are typically injected weekly and have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and body weight dramatically
doi: 10.1186/s12944-017-0528-0
However, any medication that helps a patient achieve clinically significant weight loss (typically defined as 5% or more) provides health benefits
