Notably, our study showed that combination therapy with SGLT2i and oral semaglutide was associated with significant reductions in risk of MI, 3-point MACE, and 5-point MACE comparable to the other individual GLP-1RAs
Anecdotal reports suggest that the burps, like other gastrointestinal issues, are worse when patients begin taking their drugs or step up to higher dosages
It is not yet clear how these medications work, but studies have found that GLP-1 medications can help suppress appetite by slowing the time it takes to empty the stomach, leaving a person feeling full for longer
The Bottom Line If you have been considering GLP-1 therapy for weight management and you value a program backed by published clinical data, with weekly clinical oversight, at a price point lower than the published list prices of certain brand-name GLP-1 medications without insurance coverage (according to publicly available pricing data), Ivim Health's GLP-1 ID program may warrant a clinical evaluation if you meet BMI criteria and understand the compounded medication distinction