In the UK, GLP-1 medications include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)
In DXA body-composition analyses from the STEP 1 semaglutide program and the SURMOUNT-1 tirzepatide trial, lean mass decreased alongside fat mass, and the STEP 1 extension showed that many participants regained about two-thirds of their lost weight after stopping semaglutide, which is one more reason to protect muscle and training habits while the medication is working
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[2] Your GP may: Refer you to psychological services if anxiety symptoms are significant, including NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Consider whether anxiety treatment should be optimised before or alongside GLP-1 therapy, following NICE guidance for anxiety disorders Coordinate care with diabetes specialists, dietitians, and mental health professionals Review the risk-benefit balance of continuing GLP-1 treatment if mental health concerns arise Screen for and manage eating disorders according to NICE guidance before initiating or continuing weight-loss treatments Remember that GLP-1 medications are not a treatment for anxiety, and any mental health benefits are likely secondary to metabolic improvements
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