Consumer demand for the pill is strong especially among prior GLP-1 users who at present have discontinued treatment
More research is needed to study potential short- and long-term risks across a broader population, which is why GLP-1s are generally not recommended for breastfeeding women
The study used electronic health records from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza): Typically results in a more modest weight loss, with patients losing about 58% of their body weight over a year
Poison Centers have seen a nearly 1,500% increase in calls since 2019 related to overdose or side effects of injectable weight-loss drugs
Risk of Hypoglycemia: While GLP-1 medications are not typically associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy, they may potentiate the effects of other antidiabetic medications that can cause hypoglycemia, such as sulfonylureas or insulin