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809, 2026

Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide vs. Wegovy and Zepbound

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I have treated more than a thousand patients with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. When these medications are prepared by the licensed compounding pharmacies I use, prescribed appropriately and adjusted to the individual patient, I have [...]

709, 2026

Switching From Semaglutide to Tirzepatide: What to Know

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Switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide can make sense when weight loss has been inadequate, appetite control has weakened, a persistent plateau has developed, side effects are difficult to manage or access and cost have changed. [...]

709, 2026

GLP-1 Medications vs. Phentermine for Weight Loss: Which Is Better?

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GLP-1 medications generally produce more weight loss than phentermine, but phentermine is not obsolete. The two treatments work differently, cost very different amounts, have different side-effect profiles and can fit very different patients. Semaglutide and [...]

709, 2026

GLP-1 Medications and Muscle Loss: How to Preserve Lean Mass

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GLP-1 medications do not selectively burn muscle, but rapid weight loss can include some loss of lean body mass. That happens with most substantial weight loss, whether it comes from medication, dieting, or bariatric surgery. [...]

609, 2026

What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1 Medications?

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Weight regain is common after stopping GLP-1 weight-loss medications, especially when treatment ends without a maintenance plan. The medication is not addictive, but its appetite and satiety effects fade after it leaves the body. At [...]

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