These medications were originally developed for diabetes management and are now widely recognized for their weight-loss benefits, Salkin explained
Types of GLP-1 medications GLP-1 therapies are available in several different forms: Once-weekly injections Daily oral or injectable options Combination therapy with insulins Xultophy (insulin degludec + liraglutide) IcoSema (weekly insulin Icodec + Semaglutide) Soliqua (insulin glargine and lixisenatide) How the main GLP-1 drugs compare While all GLP-1 medications work through similar mechanisms, they differ in strength, dosing frequency, weight loss effects, and side-effect profiles
If you experience depressive symptoms while taking GLP-1 medication, notify your healthcare provider immediately for proper evaluation
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