Debating the Best Timeframe for Weight Loss Medications

The debate continues on the optimal time period for weight loss drugs. Patients who don't reach their weight loss goals after bariatric surgery can consider adding an anti-obesity medication. The newer GLP-1 agonists can lead to a loss of around 15% of body weight in some patients. However, some patients shouldn't be prescribed GLP-1 agonists, including those with a history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis. These medications currently cost around $1400 per month in the US, unless patients can access initiatives such as company coupons.