do you need prescription for glp 1 GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing diabetes and weight management, but they aren't recommended during pregnancy or while nursing. The current recommendation is to stop before conception and discuss GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss
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Prescription decisions are made solely by independent licensed clinicians, and payment does not guarantee that a prescription will be written
But BMI is far from perfect and shouldnt be the only consideration
We encourage patients to maintain a healthy diet for maximum results
Practical trade-offs include gastrointestinal side effects and the fact that most GLP-1s are injections, but overall, theyre both safe and effective
Hjuler ST, Gydesen S, Andreassen KV, Karsdal MA, Henriksen K
