A new generation of FDA-approved diabetes drugs that can also help patients lose weight is prompting demand so strong that it's led to shortages.At least 1 in 3 American adults meets the definition of obese, which can bring an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers,What they're saying:
"We now have a breakthrough class of drugs that can achieve profound weight loss equivalent to bariatric surgery," Eric Topol, executive vice president of Scripps ResearchThere are a handful of drugs that have come on the market in recent years that have far outpaced previous generations of weight loss drugs in effectiveness.
These include semaglutide, which is sold by Novo Nordisk under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as liraglutide, also sold by Novo. There's also a drug known as tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand name Mounjaro.
There are also more drugs in the pipeline. Last week, Amgen reported promising results from an early-stage clincial trial of yet anotherBut insurers have resisted paying for weight-loss drugs — for example, balking at Wegovy's $1,300-a-month cost. The presumption is obesity is behavioral, despite evidence it can be linked to hormonal factors and insulin resistance, per
As far as I know no insurers cover these drugs and they are pricey. The other thing that comes up aside from cancer as a possible side effect is the toll on the kidneys appears to be high Everyone rushing to take it reminds me of Fen-Phen. How did that turn out again?
How long before we find out it’s just meth?
Topiramate and phentermine=175 pound weight loss for me
You don't need more drugs you need too stop eating garbage. Sugar, flour, vegetable oils. Stay away from processed foods. 80% of weight loss comes from what you eat. Dr. Atkins had it right decades ago.
My weight loss drugs are phentermine and topiramate. Lost 175 pounds
You need to be on these drugs for life and they have nasty side effects.
Such a waisted headline opportunity.
Age old remedy: Calories out Calories in = not being over.
All pointless until your Microbiome is in hood health
Nutrition, hydration, and a little exercise is the true way to begin to create good health. Miracle pills always end up being yanked off the market, this one will be no different.
'Ask your Doctor...' or just eat less. Pills should be your last resort...