When my doctor finally prescribed Wegovy, I thought I'd found my answer
Blauvelt stressed the importance of dermatologists staying aware of GLP-1 RAs, stating, Even if youre not going to prescribe themyou need to know what these drugs are, how theyre being prescribed, what the data is, and the fact that they can help skin disease. Transcript: This transcript has been edited for clarity
Each medication works differently: Prozac affects serotonin in the brain, while Semaglutide influences blood sugar and appetite
Patients should maintain adequate hydration and nutrition whilst taking both medications
Skrivankova VW, Richmond RC, Woolf BAR, Yarmolinsky J, Davies NM, Swanson SA, et al
For semaglutide users, the same principles apply and are covered in our compounded semaglutide refrigeration guide and semaglutide out-of-fridge time guide