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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities

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Recent reports raise very serious concerns that delayed gastric emptying from GLP-1 agonists increases the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during general anesthesia and deep sedation care

These medications also slow down digestion, which helps you feel full faster and stay satisfied longer after meals

While they are marketed as a plant-based, prescription-free option, these patches do not contain any actual GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide or tirzepatide, the active ingredients found in FDA-approved medications

Compared to older weight loss meds like phentermine or Qsymia, Contrave isnt a controlled substance and is built for long-term use rather than a short course