The Collaborative of Eating Disorder Organizations wrote an open letter to the AAP, which said in part: "The statements throughout these guidelines are problematic at best, and at worst, put American children and adolescents at serious risk for developing eating disorders, disordered eating, and other mental and physical health issues." Bolling says hes unaware if there is a relationship between GLP-1 agonist medications and eating disorders but acknowledges more research needs to be done on this topic
When stopping semaglutide, it is best to use professional advice, which may include gradually tapering off the medication and implementing healthy lifestyle changes
Elevate Health offers access to compounded prescription formulations of semaglutide and tirzepatide
The FDA labels for semaglutide products note that mean increases in resting heart rate of 1-4 beats per minute have been observed, with some patients experiencing larger increases
Rachel Hall, Principal Doctor at Second Nature Our research at Second Nature shows that fatigue typically follows a predictable pattern: Weeks 1-4: Nearly half of patients (44%) report increased tiredness Weeks 5-8: Fatigue significantly improves, with only 22% still reporting tiredness Beyond week 12: Most patients return to normal energy levels as the body adapts For some patients, tiredness can persist longer, particularly if theyre not consuming adequate nutrition or have underlying issues like poor sleep habits or nutrient deficiencies
