Patients with a BMI of 30, or a BMI of 27 with one weight-related medical condition (like high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes), are candidates for weight loss medications like GLP-1s
Patients taking escitalopram concurrently should be advised that they may experience enhanced gastrointestinal symptoms initially, though these are generally manageable
When to get professional help While many GLP-1-related constipation cases can be managed with self-care strategies, there are certain times when professional help (like from a pelvic PT) can help you get faster relief
Severe, persistent, or focal pain is a red flag (see below)
Many people are more familiar with oral medications and prefer the simplicity of taking a pill versus giving themselves an injection
The quotes accompanying them appear to be about GLP-1 medications as a drug class, not about Willow as a clinic