To date, the only advantage possessed by older weight loss medications is that they are often more accessible and affordable, though they are accompanied with varied side effects and decreased efficacy compared to GLP-1 and GLP/GIP medications
At the same time, there are potential downsides with these medications, such as high cost, side effects, and questions about long-term use
The widespread use of GLP-1 therapies, particularly in obesity, has raised questions about appropriate prescribing, long-term safety, and equitable access
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Lovells experience with the medication is one of countless success stories to emerge amid a monumental shift in the way people lose weight and, consequently, how they live and spend