Saxenda may fail to suppress appetite due to insufficient dosing (not yet at the 3.0 mg maintenance dose), incorrect injection technique, improper medication storage, dietary factors such as low protein or fibre intake, psychological stress, inadequate sleep, or underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism or PCOS
Important factors to consider include: The temporal relationship between starting the GLP-1 medication and the onset of symptoms Other medications you are taking, as polypharmacy can contribute to cognitive effects Underlying medical conditions, particularly diabetes control, thyroid function, vitamin deficiencies (especially B12), and cardiovascular health Lifestyle factors such as sleep quality, stress levels, alcohol consumption, and overall mental health Your GP may arrange blood tests to exclude reversible causes of cognitive impairment, such as hypothyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency, or poorly controlled diabetes
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The results of this long-term follow-up will be reported in due course
On the other hand, one clinical trial [11] found three cases of hypoglycemia out of the 10 test subjects