However, phentermine carries its own risks and is typically only approved for short-term use, making direct comparison complicated
Experts note: The paper shows you can get hepatitis, but we dont want to scare people. Risk is low, but symptoms like jaundice, dark urine, or abdominal pain warrant immediate medical attention
"They are chronic medications," she said, "which means you basically take them just like you take blood pressure medicine or diabetes medicine." Wegovy, or semaglutide, is part of a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists
As a result, future obesity management is likely to prioritize integrated approaches that combine pharmacotherapy with lifestyle interventions, rather than replacing lifestyle changes with medication alone
It contributes to the sense of fullness, slows the rate at which the stomach empties, and influences appetite signals in the brain