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But GLP-1 agonists also come with side effects, mostly gastrointestinal, including constipation, nausea, and diarrhea
Eric-Paul Olsson, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with patients in Newton, Northampton, and Marshfield, said GLP-1s have been a critical resource for patients dealing with the weight gain that antipsychotic medications can cause
The lifetime risk was actually lower among GLP-1 users (0.3% vs
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They work by: Slowing stomach emptying Increasing insulin secretion Decreasing appetite Medications in this category include: Semaglutide (brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy) Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro technically a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist) In recent years, theyve been widely used off-label for weight losseven among women trying to conceive