The right option depends on your metabolic health, appetite patterns, medical history, medication tolerance, lifestyle and long-term goals
However, Contrave should be avoided in patients with seizure disorders or those taking opioid pain medications, among other restrictions (see table below)
Its a dual GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor agonist
As a gastroenterologist, I regularly see patients who are unsure whether their nausea, bloating, or constipation while on these medications is normal or a sign of something more concerning
For a 200-pound person, 100 to 140 grams (about the equivalent of a chicken breast at lunch, a cup of Greek yogurt for a snack and a piece of salmon at dinner, with eggs or cottage cheese filling in the gaps)
Semaglutide has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis to determine whether these patients are at increased risk for pancreatitis