This is especially true for patients with thyroid history, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis risk, diabetes medications, gastrointestinal conditions, eating disorder history, hormone concerns, or significant muscle loss risk
A detailed medical evaluation helps identify any underlying conditions that could make GLP-1 treatment unsuitable, such as a history of thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, or certain gastrointestinal issues
Trials ended in 2017, and it finally received FDA approval as a diabetes drug in 2018
The first case involves a 54-year-old man who, about one month after starting semaglutide, experienced a marked decline in energy, motivation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and mood disturbances