That makes the rise in calls to poison control centers for GLP-1 exposure unsurprising, but no less concerning, said Anthony Jaworski, clinical program manager of the Poison Control Center at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Many people find that their recovery time after physical activity is longer, their energy levels dip more easily, and their skin shows more pronounced signs of environmental wear
Psychiatrists (MD/DO) can prescribe any FDA-approved medication within their scope of practice, including GLP-1s like Wegovy (approved for obesity) and Ozempic (approved for diabetes, often used off-label for weight loss)
That being said, coverage for weight loss drugs is sometimes limited unless the patient has a comorbid condition, like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol