And the longer these patients stay on their treatment plans, the more conversations there are about the unforeseen negative side effects of this popular class of drugs
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If body aches remain problematic or you experience them alongside other limiting side effects, switching to compounded semaglutide (at $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month plan) or oral tirzepatide may be worth exploring, as individual tolerance varies
FAQ How much weight can patients lose with GLP-1 medications
Risk factors for greater lean tissue loss likely include advanced age, rapid or large absolute weight loss, low dietary protein intake, sedentary lifestyle, and comorbid conditions such as chronic kidney disease or long-standing diabetes [15]