Treatment OptionsWeight Managementweight loss surgeryGLP-1 analog medicationsover-the-counter drugs
How do over the counter medicines compare with prescription medications/ bariatric surgery?
Dietary supplements and weight-loss aids aren't subject to the same rigorous standards as are prescription drugs and bariatric surgery. Thus, they can be sold without proof of effectiveness or safety. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed compare the OTC medicine for weight loss and prescribed/bariatric surgery.
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The weight loss achievable through over-the-counter drugs such as Zeneca is roughly around 3-5%. With the advent of the new GLP-1 analog medications, weight loss of around 10% can be achieved And with weight loss surgery, weight loss of around 25% to 30% can be achieved.
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