J Endocr Soc 4(9):bvaa097
Although there is no data in humans, GLP-1RAs should not be used in patients with a past or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
In the short term, some individuals may experience a quick boost in energy and improved mood shortly after receiving the injection, often within a few days
Lock R, Ingraham R, Maertens O, Miller AL, Weledji N, Legius E, et al
While routine liver function testing is not standard for all patients on semaglutide, those with known hepatic disease may benefit from periodic assessment of ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin levels
The GLP-1 hormone plays a role in appetite suppression, particularly in the hypothalamus region of the brain