Due to the high cost of these medications, many insurance plans impose strict qualification criteria, which can vary depending on the specific plan, said Eldad Einav, MD, board-certified cardiologist and obesity medicine specialist at Drugwatch
Some people explore phentermine versus GLP-1 comparisons, but they are distinct drug classes
Below is a closer look at its primary ingredients and their functions
It remains unclear whether taking a GLP-1 puts you at higher risk of unplanned pregnancies, but doctors say there may be a few reasons why some women are getting pregnant while using the drug
What actually designates foods as being helpful for GLP-1 receptor agonists "is up for debate, as there are limited guidelines on what that actually means," Sowa says