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The key takeaway is that if your first medication doesn't produce the results you and your provider expected, there are next steps available
Hormonal Imbalances Persist If hormonal imbalances (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones, leptin) contributed to your weight gain, they are still present after you stop GLP-1
GLP-1 drugs have anti-inflammatory properties that may benefit those with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
LifeMDs Weight Management Program offers virtual visits with licensed healthcare professionals who can prescribe FDA-approved GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound when appropriate, plus access to nutrition support
In rare cases, weight loss injectables may slow gastric emptying to the extent that it increases the risk of aspiration, particularly in patients with swallowing disorders