Are GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Right for You?

A Doctor's Perspective on Who Should use GLP-1s

Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs the right choice for you or a family member? Dr. Robert Catania, the Director of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Southern NH Weight Management, appeared on WMUR to discuss the advantages and pitfalls of the drugs.

Dr. Catania says GLP-1s should only be used under the direction of a provider who can monitor their effect and length of use. He pointed out that in some cases misuse or inappropriate prescribing can lead to serious unwanted side effects.