With the increasing recognition of obesity as a complex disease requiring active medical management and the increasing popularity of effective drugs for weight loss, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which include medications such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN), liraglutide (Victoza, Novo Nordisk, Plainsboro, NJ
So crucial to watch for side effects as people undergo trial
All prescriptions require consultation with a licensed provider (via secure telehealth)
PMID: 24145339
One key factor is whether the prescribed medication is a branded or generic version
Sometimes, a temporary bump in enzymes can happen, but persistent changes warrant a deeper investigation