GLP-1 Medications
Can You Take Contrave With a GLP-1? What We Know About Combination Weight-Loss Therapy
The weight-loss medication landscape has shifted dramatically.
By Harbor Health Team
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- Bupropion-Naltrexone
Bupropion-Naltrexone for Binge Eating Disorder: An Emerging Treatment Option
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the United States, yet it remains one of the most undertreated.
By Harbor Health Team
- Orlistat
The Best Orlistat Diet Plan: What to Eat for Maximum Results
If you've been prescribed orlistat, or you've picked up the over-the-counter version at your local pharmacy, you've probably already discovered that this medication comes with a catch.
By Harbor Health Team
- Orlistat
How Orlistat Works: The Fat-Blocking Weight Loss Medication
Most weight loss medications target your brain by suppressing appetite, altering hunger hormones, or changing how your body signals fullness.
By Harbor Health Team
- Ozempic
From Victoza to Ozempic: Should You Switch GLP-1 Medications?
If you've been injecting Victoza every morning and watching the headlines about Ozempic, you've probably wondered whether it's time to switch.
By Harbor Health Team
- Weight Loss
The Contrave Dosing Schedule Explained: A Week-by-Week Titration Guide
If your doctor has just handed you a Contrave prescription, you're probably staring at the pharmacy label, wondering why you aren't starting at the full dose right away.
By Harbor Health Team
- Weight Loss
How Much Does Contrave Cost? Insurance and Affordable Alternatives Explained
Paying over $800 a month for a weight loss prescription is a dealbreaker for most people.
By Harbor Health Team
- Bupropion-Naltrexone
The Role of Bupropion-Naltrexone in a Multi-Drug Weight-Loss Strategy: Where It Fits in the Modern Toolkit
The days of prescribing a single weight-loss pill and hoping for the best are fading fast.
By Harbor Health Team
- GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 And The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Fullness Feels Different
Understanding why a full stomach can feel different when certain hormones are at play involves exploring the fascinating interplay between our gut and brain.
By Harbor Health Team
- GLP-1 Medications
Understanding GLP-1, Insulin, And Metformin: How They Differ
Managing type 2 diabetes often requires more than diet and exercise. It may involve blood sugar-lowering medications to keep glucose levels in check.
By Harbor Health Team
- GLP-1 Medications
Semaglutide And A1C: How Clinicians Track Progress Over Time
Semaglutide is a medication that has transformed the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity by helping to control blood sugar and reduce body weight.
By Harbor Health Team
- GLP-1 Medications
Semaglutide 101: What To Expect When Starting Treatment
Semaglutide has emerged as a breakthrough medication for chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes.
By Harbor Health Team
