Episode 254: Ask the Obesity Doctor Part 1: GLP-1, Contrave, Thyroid, Dosing & Calories

What questions do you have about GLP-1 medications and weight loss?

In this episode of Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss, I'm doing something a little different. I'm answering five real questions that viewers have left on my YouTube videos and social media about weight loss medications.

I'll talk about whether you can take Contrave with a GLP-1, whether GLP-1 medications are an option if you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease, and whether it's safe to increase your dose faster if you aren't experiencing side effects.

I'll also explain what to do if you need to change your injection day or miss a dose, and how to think about calorie intake when you're trying to lose weight.

These are questions I hear frequently, and I want to give you a better understanding of the issues to discuss with your own healthcare provider. This podcast is for education only, and because I don't know your individual medical history, it's important to talk with your own doctor about what's right for you.

Episode Highlights:

Can Contrave can be taken with a GLP-1

How Contrave may help with hunger, cravings, and food noise

GLP-1 medications and hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's disease

Which thyroid conditions are contraindications for GLP-1 medications

Why I recommend starting at a low dose and increasing slowly

How I decide when it may be time for a patient to increase their dose