01.30.25 Small study reports three eye diseases in semaglutide patients A small study focused on nine participants taking semaglutide and tirzepatide, a similar drug, showed that seven developed NAION, one developed a stroke in the retina, and the final patient developed swelling in both optic nerves
This came after an X post from Marty Makary, MD, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who stated that the agency would take action against any companies marketing what he called illegal copycat drugs. Novo Nordisk itself announced on February 9 that it was suing Hims & Hers for patent infringement for both its compounded pill and its injectable semaglutide
Healthcare professionals who work night shifts, parents with demanding morning schedules, or individuals who travel frequently for work may find that evening dosing provides greater consistency
This is important because shifts in fat distribution and in body composition that occur during the menopausal transition are associated with increased cardiometabolic risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, elevated low-density lipoprotein, and obesity
ADHD and obesity overlap more than most people realize
