It is often used alongside speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioural interventions
(While Saxenda does not have an FDA-approved generic, liraglutide is the active ingredient in both Saxenda and Victoza.) Other options include medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), metformin, Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), or Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion), one of which may be prescribed depending on your specific health needs and goals
In some cases, you may also pause taking a GLP-1 due to side effects, access issues, or personal preference
The drugs slow the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system, reduce stomach acid secretion, and alter the signals sent between the gut and brain
Remember, free radicals cause our tissue to rust, irritate, inflame, age, and cause degeneration of body tissues