Improvements in waist circumference, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and blood pressure were also reported in the trial, though readers are encouraged to consult the primary publication for exact figures and confidence intervals
Ozempic, considering compounded semaglutide, or exploring broader GLP-1 medications, the landscape of medical weight loss has never been more promising
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Carlat Verdict: To prevent metabolic side effects when beginning an antipsychotic, start with metformin, but consider a GLP-1 RA for patients who have already been on antipsychotics for a while with a BMI 30 kg/m 2 (or 27 kg/m 2 and obesity-related health problems)