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It is becoming increasingly obvious that treating obesity also requires a multimodal approach that combines lifestyle interventions, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery to achieve the tailored weight loss and metabolism goals needed for long-term health gain

The two most effective bariatric procedures, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) both result in enhanced meal-stimulated GLP-1 release which may be contributing to improvements in glucose metabolism and weight loss induced by these procedures

A WIRED investigation last year showed that it was shockingly easy to purchase compounded GLP-1 drugs online, with some telehealth outfits doing little vetting before issuing a prescription

Dosing and Administration Side Effects What You Should Know Common side effects across all medications: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Headache Mounjaro may have slightly more gastrointestinal side effects due to dual hormone action