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Q&A: Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?
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Q&A: Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?

by Noah Fromson, University of Michigan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes or without it have skyrocketed. Known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, the drugs have gotten a lot of attention for their cost, their potential impact on weight, and their...

11 Promising Weight Loss Medications on the Horizon
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11 Promising Weight Loss Medications on the Horizon

Written by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD Updated on January 9, 2023 Key takeaways: Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, is being studied in two phase 3 trials for weight loss. In one study, participants lost an average of 15% to 20% of their initial body weight. There are other...