The buzz surrounding GLP-1s keeps getting louder, and for good reason: The medications are highly effective at treating type 2 diabetes and obesity , and are also linked to improved blood pressure and protection against heart disease
GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA-approved when prescribed appropriately and monitored by a qualified healthcare provider
Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) is approved under NICE technology appraisal TA875, and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has also received a NICE technology appraisal for weight management
DiMarchi added, what we know right now is small relative to what we dont know. When GLP-1 medicines exploded onto the market for weight loss, experts offered a simple theory for how the drugs worked: They act as a souped-up version of a natural gut hormone, called GLP-1, which signals satiety
Clinical Evidence: What the Research Shows While Retatrutide-specific addiction research remains in early stages, substantial evidence from studies on related GLP-1 medications provides strong rationale for investigating its potential in alcohol use disorder
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