No, weight loss injections do not replace statin therapy in patients with established indications for lipid-lowering treatment
Thankfully, there are assistance programs to help with cost, which is something HS Connect can help you navigate (coming soon!)
The exact ingredients can vary between brands, but GLP-1 patches typically contain a combination of natural extracts and vitamins , like: berberine (the main active ingredient, thought to support GLP-1 release) green tea extract cinnamon extract mint pomegranate extract a selection of vitamins None of these are clinically approved for weight loss , and the amounts absorbed through the skin are not well studied or proven to be effective
Most GLP-1 receptor agonists carry a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors and are contraindicated in patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) also works if you arent diabetic, but many people are pre-diabetic with high insulin levels which make losing weight on their own very difficult