What questions should I ask my doctor about GLP-1 medications?

Important questions to ask your prescriber include: Which GLP-1 medication do you recommend for my specific situation and why? What dose will we start with and how will titration work? What side effects should I expect and how do we manage them? How does this medication interact with my current prescriptions? What monitoring will you do (labs, vitals, follow-up frequency)? What's the cost with my insurance, and what if coverage is denied? How long do you expect I'll need to take this medication? What happens if I plateau or stop losing weight? How do we prevent muscle loss during rapid weight loss? What's your approach if I want to discontinue medication eventually? Do you offer support services (dietitian, behavioral health, exercise guidance)? What are your criteria for determining treatment success beyond scale weight? Can I contact you between appointments with questions? Asking these questions helps you evaluate whether the provider offers comprehensive, patient-centered obesity care versus just writing prescriptions.