To analyze the impact of these two classes of medications, this study reviewed medical records for more than 7,000 adults who had clot-caused, or ischemic, strokes between January 2000 and June 2022
For many patients, this represents the first time they've experienced meaningful, sustained fat loss after years of effort with conventional approaches
Vilsboll T, Christensen M, Junker A, et al
This includes both direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as lost productivity and absenteeism
UK product information advises that patients should: Recognise symptoms of pancreatitis (severe, persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting) Seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms develop Discontinue the medicine if pancreatitis is suspected Not restart the GLP-1 medicine if pancreatitis is confirmed Patients should also be aware of an increased risk of gallbladder disease (gallstones, cholecystitis) with GLP-1 medicines, which can present with similar abdominal symptoms and requires prompt medical attention
