People sometimes describe that before taking semaglutide, they were constantly thinking about food, but once that noise was quieted, they found it easier to make the [lifestyle] changes they always wanted, says Gudzune
A separate study from Mass General Brigham found that women who discontinued GLP-1 medications before or early in pregnancy gained an average of 7.2 pounds more during pregnancy and experienced higher rates of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and preterm birth
Nobody really wants to start a patient on a drug that isn't clinically indicated
Many people, especially those who are overweight or obese, live with obsessive or intrusive thoughts about food and eating
Differences in Side Effects Between GLP-1 Medications Although GLP-1 medications share a common mechanism, the side effects can vary depending on the specific drug and the patient
Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer were reported in some studies but not in large CVOTs with relatively long duration of follow-up