For many patients, this includes GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, which help regulate appetite, support metabolic function, and encourage steady weight loss
Its certainly plausible, in the same way that other medications that help with appetite, such as topiramate, have utility. The problem, said Steinglass, who also serves as director of research at the Eating Disorders Research Clinic, is that large studies of GLP-1 RAs for obesity and diabetes have not included individuals with psychiatric illnesses or EDs, leaving critical gaps in knowledge about their effects in these populations
For weekly medications, most manufacturers and healthcare providers advise that if you miss your scheduled dose, you should take it as soon as you remember, provided it is within five days of the missed dose
Open communication with your healthcare provider about your symptoms and treatment preferences is essential for achieving optimal outcomes
Insulinotropin: Glucagon-like peptide I (7-37) co-encoded in the glucagon gene is a potent stimulator of insulin release in the perfused rat pancreas