In practice, that often means the visceral fat around your midsection the fat that drives insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk starts to come down
She may also recommend it if you: Need a more affordable weight loss option Are looking for short-term support for your weight loss journey Can't tolerate GLP-1 medications like semaglutide due to stomach issues Don't have insurance coverage for newer weight loss medications Why choose phentermine over GLP-1 weight-loss drugs
Weight loss varies by patient and medication
A separate research letter published in JAMA identified an average percentage of days covered (PDC) of 54% in patients with obesity and without diabetes 12 months after GLP-1 RA initiation
If youre stressed, having trouble sleeping or have a lot of anxiety, theres an increased risk of side effects and a higher chance that it becomes difficult to stay consistent with the medication, says Dr
When it comes to weight loss, higher doses of semaglutide (Wegovy pill and injection) seem to be faster than lower doses of semaglutide (Rybelsus, Ozempic)