Scientists analyzed the data to compare Alzheimers disease occurrences between semaglutide and seven other medications used to treat diabetes: Semaglutide is a new generation of GLP-1RA for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, Rong Xu, PhD, professor of biomedical informatics and director of the Center for AI in Drug Discovery in the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and lead author of this study explained to Medical News Today
8 HOW THE GROWING DEMAND FOR GLP-1s IS IMPACTING THE MARKETPLACE & CREATING A COMPOUNDING CRAZE Recent polling finds that about one in eight adults (12%) report having taken a GLP-1 agonist.11 The huge demand for these drugs is leading to medication shortages, inconsistent insurance coverage, and dubious counterfeits or compounded versions that create challenges for companies and consumers
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Patients taking tirzepatide should be counseled to seek immediate emergency medical attention for any symptoms suggestive of acute cardiac events
Many patients benefit from a three or four month maintenance interval to control biofilm while metabolic changes are ongoing
While there are no specific guidelines for monitoring thyroid health while taking GLP-1s, it's generally recommended to include thyroid function tests in routine screenings to monitor for any changes that might call for further evaluation