glp 1 drugs and mental health GLP-1 Medications Evaluating Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists

With more than 30% of the U.S

Its one of the oldest weight loss medications available, usually prescribed short-term (typically up to 12 weeks)

This is significantly higher than the 5-10% weight loss typically seen with older medications

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These are widely prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and weight management

While patients report weight loss and often improvement in mental health and cognition, these medications can have side effects that include nausea and vomiting, muscle loss and sagging skin