Many patients report feeling more energized and refreshed soon after their session
However, researchers acknowledge they are far from developing a clinical application
For example, medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, with their once-weekly dosing regimens, may have prolonged effects on gastric emptying of uncertain duration that persist beyond the medications active window, raising questions about the timing of preoperative fasting and the management of gastric residuals (Almandoz et al
A healthcare provider will decide this
Additionally, semaglutide, like other anti-obesity medications, has the potential to distract physicians, the public, and policymakers from broader strategies aimed at preventing and addressing the global obesity epidemic