glp-1 pediatric Pharmacists Must Consider Benefits and Risks for Medication for Patients | ASHP Midyear 2025 GLP-1 medications for weight loss

Almost everyone has heard about GLP-1 anti-obesity medications (AOMs) such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)

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Getting enough fluids helps keep digestion moving, which can ease issues like constipation

Both Wegovy and Zepbound medication information warn about dehydration related to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

When administered subcutaneously, semaglutide binds to GLP-1 receptors located throughout the body, including areas that influence appetite control

In the last few years, pharmaceutical advancements have led to a new class of drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity