If youre concerned about side effects, talk to your provider about managing your dose , which includes starting at the lowest dose and increasing it slowly over time While side effects are a big concern for the GLP medications, most people find that side effects are manageable, says Sarah Stombaugh, MD , a family medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Or add Greek yogurt and fruit, and turn it into a smoothie for more bang for your buckLynn-Pullman says it can be easier to take down the same calories and protein content in liquid versus solid form
Data show that both FDA-approved drugs, Wegovy from Novo Nordisk and Zepbound from Eli Lilly, are highly effective
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