Question 154 of 433
What if I do not lose weight on a GLP-1?
The short answer
You are not doing it wrong. About one in ten people respond poorly to a given drug, for biological reasons.
Check the basics first: the dose may still be too low, the pharmacy product may not be what it claims, other medications may be working against you, and sleep apnea, alcohol, or an underactive thyroid may be in the way. Some people who do not respond to one drug respond to another. For years we told people to eat less and move more and blamed them when biology won. That was unkind and it was wrong.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
TRIAL VARIABILITY / CLINICAL GUIDANCE — Adults treated for obesity: responses differ; investigate dose, tolerance, and clinical factors.Evidence grade (draft mapping)GGuideline-based / consensusPart 11, Q154 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.