For example, GLP-1RAs were proven in the clinic to slow the disease progression of Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease, attributed in part to their anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties [16, 18,19,20,21,22]
If you find out youre pregnant while taking a GLP-1 medication, stop the drug right away and call your doctor
Importantly, patients should not discontinue GLP-1 therapy without medical guidance, as the benefits for diabetes management or weight loss typically outweigh the temporary inconvenience of hair shedding
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Daniel Drucker [Biomarker April 2023] To date, the adverse event profile of GLP-1R agonists is characterized by relatively mild gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea