GLP-1 medications mimic this natural hormone, but in a longer-acting and more reliable way
Bupropion/Naltrexone (Contrave, Orexigen Therapeutics Inc., La Jolla, CA, USA), 2018
Compare this uncertainty to the well-documented timelines for how long GLP-1 medications take to start working , where appetite effects typically begin within the first week of treatment
Firstly, the response profile is very much influenced by the properties of the specific GLP-1 RA drug
According to Holst this result was especially encouraging
It can be difficult to determine whether a symptom is directly caused by the medication, related to rapid weight loss, influenced by other medications, or tied to underlying health conditions