Trial averages are useful guides they tell us what tends to happen for a group of patients in tightly controlled conditions
DISCLOSURES: The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest
Importantly, these voluntary discontinuations were based on perceived satisfactory results rather than inadequate weight loss, minimizing potential bias
Studies also suggest that GLP-1 injections, like Wegovy, can suppress water intake
But the federal agency warns that these unauthorized drugs, which are illegal, pose serious health risks, adding that it still needs to evaluate them for safety, efficacy, and quality. They have not been demonstrated, through scientific trials, to provide the health benefits that they claim, according to Health Canada in an April advisory