Pharmaceutical companies have focused resources on oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) and tirzepatide tablets rather than patches
But whether you suspect that youre low on B12 or youre currently in remission from a B12 deficiency, waiting for symptoms to dissipate can feel frustrating
Youll also likely need to be on the GLP-1 for the long-term, or youll risk regaining weight youve lost, which may or may not be a commitment you want to make with a new baby on hand.
People starting on a GLP-1 medication must be counseled that they are likely going to have to take some form of a GLP-1 drug for the rest of their life, or at least for many years, depending on developments in pharmaceuticals, Oshman says
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