Phentermine and other stimulants were once used too, but in Canada phentermine is the only amphetamine approved and only under tight control
When used for weight loss, Abelovska says youre likely to see results very quickly as your hunger responses are being blocked
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Some of the most well-known GLP-1 medications include: Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) Dulaglutide (Trulicity) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) also a GIP agonist These medications have shown remarkable success in clinical trials and real-world use for both glycemic control and weight loss
But they stress that they are even more effective when combined with lifestyle changes, such as the ones they have been nudging us towards for years