Patients with Hashimoto's disease taking levothyroxine should be aware that significant weight loss from any cause may affect thyroid hormone requirements
For safety, align with your prescriber on timing, monitoring, and whether to taper or transition to alternatives
It's better heart protection, better metabolic control
However, growing evidence suggests these medications may treat other diseases like cancer, substance abuse, cardiovascular disease and brain disorders like Alzheimers and depression
Even after the medication leaves your bloodstream, some effects, such as appetite suppression and blood sugar control, may last a bit longer depending on your metabolism, dosage, and duration of treatment
If youre stopping because of cost concerns: GLP-1 medications are often a long-term commitment, not a quick fix