3 GLP-1 receptor agonists: reminder of the potential side effects and to be aware of the potential for misuse
GLP-1 drugs may help with appetite and weight reduction, but they may also create clinically meaningful nutritional side effects, especially in patients with poor baseline diet quality, prolonged use, gastrointestinal side effects, or rapid weight loss
These are projections, not promises
31 The second study enrolled 60 patients with varying degrees of renal impairment and administered 5 mg of oral semaglutide daily for the first 5 days, followed by a 10-mg dose once daily for the remaining 5 days of the study
Contraception is key for women beginning GLP-1s as pregnancy hazards remain unclear
The weight loss in turn reduces fat deposits around the airway, which can lessen airway collapse during sleep and improve OSA symptoms