however, side effects such as myopathy, gallstones, and drugdrug interactions (such as those caused by gemfibrozil) must be considered (195)
Patients should verify their intake form does so before submitting payment
So, pharmaceutical companies started investigating the use of GLP-1s for weight-management purposes, and the first GLP-1 weight-loss drug, Saxenda (liraglutide), was approved by FDA in 2014 (it was previously approved to treat diabetes under the name Victoza)
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The results provide insights into the benefits and risks of GLP-1RAs and may be useful for informing clinical care and guiding research agendas. January 2025 GLP-1 Side Effects Lawsuits Update The findings may play a role in more than 1,300 lawsuits currently being pursued against the makers of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other similar diabetes and weight loss drugs, each raising similar allegations that a desire for increased profits was placed above consumer safety by failing to research and disclose gastroparesis side effects users may experience
This matters because: Protein helps preserve muscle Muscle supports metabolism Low protein intake can slow fat loss Simple target: Aim for ~80100g/day (adjust based on body size and goals) For a deeper dive, check out our other post on the importance of protein intake on GLP-1s
