GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone naturally produced in your body that: You may be a strong candidate if you: Every patient at Lorton Medical Spa receives a personalized consultation to determine if GLP-1 therapy is right for them
These medications work on two hormone pathways instead of just one, which might make them even more effective
Preclinical studies in rats and mice have shown that exenatide and semaglutide reduce oxycodone self-administration, attenuate opioid-seeking behavior during reinstatement, and blunt the dopamine response to opioid challenge
This helps reduce the risk of overloading your stomach, causing nausea
The earlier TRIUMPH-4 readout (December 2025) reported 28.7% at 68 weeks in participants with obesity and knee osteoarthritis
67,68 The GSH-antibiotic conjugate is more water-soluble and can be expelled, reducing the effective drug concentration