Familiarize Yourself With Oral Weight Loss Meds

January 2024

New Year’s resolutions will spur questions about weight loss meds.

Expect lifestyle changes (exercise, etc) to be recommended first, with meds added for people with a BMI of 30 or more...or 27 or more with a weight-related condition, such as diabetes.

Injectable semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) seem most effective. But if access or cost is an issue, Rx oral meds may be tried instead.

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Familiarize Yourself With Oral Weight Loss Meds

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