These drugs are becoming more common
Psychiatrists (MD/DO) have full prescriptive authority in all states for FDA-approved weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)
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This can help with overstimulating your GI tract with large portions
Pancreatitis and bowel obstruction are potentially very serious medical issues