Weight loss medications help reduce appetite and jumpstart your progress, but they are only the first step
Less urgent but still worth reporting: side effects that do not improve after seven days at any dose level, persistent diarrhea that interferes with daily activities, significant hair thinning (which can occur during rapid weight loss phases and may relate to nutritional deficiencies rather than medication directly), mood changes including increased anxiety or depression, and hair loss patterns that seem disproportionate to weight loss speed
These numbers also match what we see in clinic: shedding tends to appear in people with large calorie drops, not in those maintaining balanced intake and steady progress
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GLP-1 agonist benefits to consider For those who are at greater risk of cardiovascular issues, some of the GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown cardiovascular benefits or a neutral cardiovascular profile
Because of its acute hypoglycemic function, semaglutide was first marketed as an anti-diabetic medication