Research
Hormonal
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide) produce significantly greater weight loss than lifestyle modifications alone and are superior to older agents like orlistat and liraglutide (1.8mg).
If lifestyle changes alone haven't worked, GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide are highly effective. They work by mimicking a hormone that controls hunger. You take a weekly injection. Expect some stomach issues initially, but they often subside. These drugs are significantly more effective than older options like orlistat.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Clinical trials showed that semaglutide leads to more weight loss compared with liraglutide... 86.4% versus 31.5% achieved weight reductions of 5% or more.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple double-blind RCTs (SCALE, STEP-1).
Source
Medical management of obesity
Sheena Gupta et al. · Clinical Medicine · 2023
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