These drugs work similarly to reduce appetite and help with weight loss
A separate study from Mass General Brigham found that women who discontinued GLP-1 medications before or early in pregnancy gained an average of 7.2 pounds more during pregnancy and experienced higher rates of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and preterm birth
Others struggle with nausea, vomiting, or stomach discomfort that makes the treatment hard to continue
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Orlistat (120 mg) XENDOS reported ~ 2.9 kg placebo-adjusted loss over 4 years [14]
Some patients find the injection aspect intimidating initially, but the needles are small and the process becomes routine within a few weeks