[81] Society and culture [edit] Legal status [edit] In December 2016, a new drug application was filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and in October 2017, an FDA advisory committee approved it unanimously
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Among adults ages 50-64, 15% say they have taken GLP-1 drugs to treat a chronic condition and 5% say theyve taken them for weight loss only
Behavioral and Mental Health Benefits GLP-1 medications may offer surprising benefits for mental health: Reduced risk of substance use disorders Decreased suicidal thoughts and self-harm behaviors Lower risk of bulimia and eating disorders Reduced risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia Researchers believe these benefits occur because GLP-1 receptors are found in brain areas involved in reward, addiction, and impulse control the same areas that regulate appetite
Research in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people taking semaglutide (the active ingredient in Wegovy) lost an average of 15% of their body weight in a little over a year
After the first visit, patients get lab requests, return to check their results, and later receive a prescription if they are eligible
