Right now, that means three things: Patients taking GLP-1 medications should proactively flag this to their dentist at every appointment Dentists should be asking every patient whether they are on weight-loss medication as a standard part of their clinical intake Prescribers should include oral health explicitly in the side effect briefing given to patients starting these drugs The data shows that awareness is rising
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In an effort to fight against the plateau, some doctors may prescribe a higher dosage or switch to another injection, which can increase the risk of side effects and dangerous health issues
Pregnant or breastfeeding women there is currently insufficient safety data to support use during pregnancy or lactation
The right plan may depend on your health history, lab work, treatment goals, medication use, cycle length, response to treatment, and safety risks