Hives (urticaria) are raised, itchy welts that can appear anywhere on the body and may indicate a systemic allergic reaction requiring medical assessment
Additionally, as seen in IIH, the abrupt discontinuation of GLP-1RAs may lead to symptom exacerbation, raising concerns about potential dependency
Refrigeration slows this degradation to negligible levels, preserving the medication's intended therapeutic profile over the full shelf life, typically 12-24 months
Gastroprotection with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole or lansoprazole may be appropriate for patients requiring regular NSAID use who are at increased gastrointestinal risk
Knudsen acknowledges that she was one of many researchers who contributed to GLP-1 drugs becoming the juggernauts they are today
It is administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection and is titrated gradually to a therapeutic dose