When the medication is discontinued, hunger often returns more quickly, cravings may intensify, feelings of fullness after meals can fade, and portions may feel less satisfying
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Both medications belong to a class of drugs known as incretin mimetics, which mimic the action of hormones that stimulate insulin release in response to food intake
Key markers of success Generally, GLP-1 medications begin at a low dose, which is gradually increased every few months based on the patient's response to appetite suppression, food cravings, hunger, weight loss and side effects
During this washout period, appetite suppression gradually weakens
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