Indeed, a recent perspective in Nature Sustainability warns that peptide drugs like GLP-1 agonists generate unsustainable volumes of toxic waste and non-degradable solid supports ( [20] )
They slow the rate at which food leaves the stomach, reduce appetite signals, and improve insulin sensitivity
Next, the clinician checks for dehydration, tenderness, swelling, abnormal bowel sounds, weight loss, and nutrition problems
Although data on HR were not provided in most studies of twice-daily exenatide, HR elevation was generally more apparent in the GLP-1 RA treatment arms, compared with the comparator arms (Table 2)
Managing Gastrointestinal Side Effects When Using Saxenda Gastrointestinal side effects are the most frequently reported adverse reactions with Saxenda
Specific populations and special considerations Older adults (60+) This population stands to benefit the most, but also requires the most caution