These drugs are part of a family of medications known as GLP-1 agonists, which mimic a hormone released when we eat food
Avoid drinking through a straw and consuming carbonated beverages , both of which can cause excess gas in the digestive tract
Administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection, Wegovy works by mimicking the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake through actions on the brain's satiety centres, particularly in the hypothalamus and brainstem
27 investigated the effects of varying doses of liraglutide, ranging from 1.2 to 3 mg, in comparison to placebo and orlistat, expanding our understanding of the relationship between liraglutide and psychiatric outcomes
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