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How Does It Feel to Take Weight Loss Medication (Like GLP-1 Agonists)?

Three people share their experiences after taking weight loss medications.

Lauren Smith, MAPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Published on April 3, 2025

In this video, three people who are taking GLP-1 agonists or similar medications for weight loss discuss what the experience has been like.

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