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It tends to be well-tolerated when introduced gradually, though adequate fluid intake is essential to prevent it from exacerbating constipation or causing intestinal obstruction
Leptin replacement improves cognitive development
Height and weight Z-scores were normal
In the IMPACT trial, pemvidutide achieved mean weight losses of 4.8% and 5.8% with 1.2 and 1.8 mg doses respectively at 24 weeks, compared to 0.5% with placebo, with weight loss curves showing no evidence of plateauing, suggesting continued benefit with longer treatment [49-51]
Researchers studying semaglutide users have reported an observed association between these medications and optic nerve injuries, although ongoing research continues to evaluate causation, underlying risk factors, and the overall frequency of these events