Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea or constipation can arise, disrupting the balance of bacteria in your gut and compounding oral health issues
A successful injection typically feels like brief pressure or a quick pinchnot sharp or prolonged pain
Metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic (prescribed off-label for weight loss), and other agents may qualify if the patient meets specific clinical criteria
Many pharmacy websites show the list price fluctuating from $1,500-$1,700 but patients can use discount coupons from sources such as GoodRx to bring the price down to around $1,332
Turner is a cofounder of The Aesthetic Concierge, a medical weight-loss clinic in Charlotte
In the 48-week trial, weight loss had not plateaued by the end of the study in the highest dose group