I Am Taking a GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medication-What Should I Know?

Author/s: 
Farhad Mehrtash, Jody Dushay, JoAnn E Manson
Date Added: 
July 15, 2025
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA Internal Medicine
Publication Date: 
July 14, 2025
Type: 
Patient Education Materials
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.1133
PMID (1): 
40658429

RPR Commentary

Information for patients who are taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists work and what behaviors to adopt while using them.

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