However, it also said it could not rule out that a small risk may exist because a small number of suicidal thoughts or actions had been observed in those using these medications, so the FDA would continue to investigate the issue
They may be useful in a specific group of patients: Endometriosis + overweight/obesity Metabolic problems (insulin resistance, fatty liver, sleep apnoea, high blood pressure) Planning major surgery or IVF In such cases, GLP-1 injections can: Help weight loss Lower anaesthetic and surgical risk Improve metabolic health before fertility treatment Even here, they are an add-on , not a replacement for proper endometriosis care (excision surgery when needed, hormonal treatment, physiotherapy, pain management)
First of all, ask your prescriber where they will be sending the prescription to be filled and how long they've been working with that pharmacy, says Brunner
Gastrointestinal side effects typically improve significantly within the first 8-16 weeks of treatment
In recent developments, the FDA further expanded semaglutides indication to include reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease who are either obese or overweight
Some groups might experience more anxiety symptoms than others