Contrave: In a large 56-week trial, people taking Contrave lost an average of 5.4% of their body weight, compared to 1.3% for those on a placebo
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Many insurances, including Medicare, dont cover any medications used for weight loss alone (though there are proposals to change this)
The data suggest that GLP-1-induced weight loss includes both fat mass and lean mass reduction, with approximately 25-40% of total weight loss coming from lean tissue
GLP-1 medications may help delay or even prevent dialysis for many patients
Those discontinuing GLP-1 medications rapidly regained weight January 14, 2025 Summary: Despite their benefits, many people stop GLP-1 weight loss drugs, sometimes due to lack of coverage