With demand high, the cost and shortages of these drugs have created a frenzy in Florida: Clinics are selling off-brand versions, Latin Americans are importing them from their home countries, and social media groups are forming to share information on low-cost suppliers
It is manufactured by Eli Lilly for the treatment of obesity and is showing promise among the popular weight loss medications Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound/Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
Medication selection, protein targets, exercise changes, and body-composition concerns should be discussed with a licensed clinician when appropriate
Acronyms BMI - Body mass index bpm - Beats per minute DM - Diabetes Mellitus GI - Gastrointestinal GLP-1 - Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Lir - Liraglutide RCT - Randomized controlled trial Thyroid C-cell tumor - same as thyroid medullary tumor YO - Years old DRUGS IN CLASS Saxenda (liraglutide) Saxenda (liraglutide) is a GLP-1 analog, a drug class originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes
Some individuals may experience watery eyes, high sensitivity to light, and red eyes
September 27, 2024