Erik Richardson D.O.

In this video, Erik Richardson, D.O., gives an overview of Zepbound, which he describes as a newly approved weight loss medication that has existed for a few years.

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 1:11 How does Zepbound work
3. 1:57 Benefits of Zepbound
4. 2:19 Side Effects
5. 3:48 Serious Side Effects
6. 4:04 Pancreas
7. 4:17 Low Blood Sugar
8. 4:38 Gastroparesis

• Side effects mentioned: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, bloating and gallbladder
• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO

A clinician (DO) explains how Ozempic works and what the evidence says. It has no captions we could read, so this is drawn from its title and description.

• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO

In this video, Erik Richardson, D.O., gives an overview of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for people considering it for type 2 diabetes.

1. 0:00 Introduction to Mounjaro
2. 0:22 Mechanism of Action
3. 0:59 Dosage and Administration
4. 1:28 Efficacy and Health Benefits
5. 2:00 Common Side Effects
6. 2:36 Serious Risks and Warnings
7. 2:50 Who Should Avoid Mounjaro
8. 3:14 Managing Blood Sugar Risks

• Doses mentioned: 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 15 mg
• Side effects mentioned: nausea, vomiting and pancreatitis
• Prices mentioned: $25 a month
• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO

In this video, Erik Richardson, D.O., compares the once-daily Wegovy pill with the once-weekly Wegovy injection.

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 0:52 What is Semaglutide
3. 2:05 Pill vs Injection
4. 2:54 Does the Pill Work
5. 4:30 Who Should Use It
6. 5:35 Price Tag

• Side effects mentioned: nausea, vomiting and gallbladder
• Prices mentioned: $150 a month and $300 a month
• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO

According to the video, Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily oral GLP-1 for weight loss that the FDA has approved.

1. 0:00 The Real Question
2. 0:26 FDA Update (Post Initial Filming)
3. 1:22 How It Compares to Other GLP-1
4. 2:11 The Real Weight Loss Numbers
5. 3:55 Who Should Switch
6. 4:57 Who Should NOT Switch
7. 6:30 Side Effects and Safety
8. 8:44 How Do I Take It?

• Side effects mentioned: dehydration and pancreatitis
• Prices mentioned: $199 a month, $299 a month and $25 a month
• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO

In this video, Erik Richardson, D.O., addresses people on Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound or compounded versions whose weight has stopped dropping. He says a plateau does not mean the medication failed or that the patient is a non-responder.

1. 0:00 GLP-1s: Do they just not work for me?
2. 1:05 Why your body fights back: the 3 mechanisms behind every pla
3. 3:47 The most overlooked fix: your dose
4. 5:06 When to consider switching to tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro
5. 6:15 The muscle problem nobody talks about
6. 8:40 Three lifestyle factors most people only half-manage
7. 10:54 The one mistake that guarantees you stay stuck
8. 12:08 When to push for more at your next appointment

• Side effects mentioned: muscle loss and low appetite
• Who is speaking: Clinician, DO