2 In addition to lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise), many pharmacologic strategies have been proposed to counter iatrogenic weight gain, including appetite suppressants (eg, pro-dopaminergic agents such as phentermine, stimulants, and amantadine), pro-anorectant anticonvulsants (eg, topiramate or zonisamide), opioid receptor antagonists (eg, olanzapine/samidorphan or naltrexone) and oral hypoglycemics such as metformin
The surgical option The need for pediatric bariatric surgery does not disappear with the advent of GLP-1s, though it may decline, says Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and surgeon in chief at Lurie Childrens Hospital in Chicago
The Psychological Layer That Follows Biology Theres one more dimension that rarely gets discussed
PlexusDx provides a single point of contact for dose management while you maintain existing relationships with your cardiologist and primary-care doctora team approach that protects your heart while supporting sustainable weight loss
