Dihexa can bind to and dimerize HGF, forming a functional ligand and thereby activating c-Met (Benoist et al., in vitro and in vivo , making a strong case for a small molecule activator of HGF/c-Met to confer a neuroprotective benefit (Zhang et al., 2000
Practical trade-offs include gastrointestinal side effects and the fact that most GLP-1s are injections, but overall, theyre both safe and effective
6.7% of patients taking GLP-1 developed NAION compared to 0.8% of patients taking other medications
Bottom line: Unlike 3-5 years ago, you can now get most patients weight-loss medications covered by insurance, assuming you meet prior auth criteria
This doctor will care for a womans reproductive and pregnancy issues
The brand-name version, Adipex-P, costs around $110 per month but offers no clinical advantage over generics