Weight loss plateaus affect the vast majority of people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and they are a normal, physiologically expected part of treatment rather than a sign that your medication has stopped working
Effective results in trials showed that those who benefitted with long-term weight loss then stepped down the dosage once reaching the desired weight
[16] But thyroid cancer is rare, and the study had some limits, so the results should be read with caution
Follow-up appointments are scheduled monthly for the first three months, then quarterly thereafter, unless side effects or dosage adjustments require more frequent contact
The role of brain GLP-1 signaling in the modulation of the stress response and anxiety-like behavior and its association with depression Under a stress stimulus, the HPA axis becomes activated which results in the release of glucocorticoids [68]
Regarding the enhancement of hard cardiovascular outcomes while preserving cardiovascular safety, GLP-1RAs have proved encouraging efficacy