These drugs are widely used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, and many people with treated thyroid disease can use them safely under medical supervision
Here's a quick look at how they stack up: Traditional Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs):Primary mechanism: Adjusting serotonin and norepinephrine levels.Common side effects: Weight gain, sexual side effects, nausea, insomnia.Primary use: Treating depression and anxiety disorders
If your goal is I want to take the weight off and just keep the weight off, you're missing the point of improving health, which is really what we're trying to achieve when we work with someone living with obesity
When participants completed both pre- and post-treatment alcohol self- administration sessions, we observed greater reductions in the medication group
Most employer plans allow coverage for GLP1 drugs when prescribed for diabetes, but only a few employers cover GLP1s for weight loss, often with restrictions like body mass index (BMI) thresholds or lifestyle program participation
