Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss
Data on duration of medication use, adherence, discontinuation and concomitant medications cannot be captured from prescriptions databases, and dosing data for liraglutide and dulaglutide were unavailable or incomplete, so it was not possible to determine whether patients were optimized on their baseline GLP-1 RA
This delayed gastric emptying contributes to a prolonged feeling of fullness (satiety), which is beneficial for appetite control
Most patients with a body mass index (BMI) over 30 or a BMI over 27 with weight-related health conditions such as hypertension or diabetes may be considered for GLP-1 treatment after a medical evaluation with Dr
Medications known to cause vivid dreams or nightmares typically include certain antidepressants (particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants), beta-blockers used for cardiovascular conditions, some antihistamines, medications for Parkinson's disease, and certain antimalarial drugs