For example, a patient on the 15 mg maintenance dose could step down to 10 mg, then 7.5 mg, then 5 mg, and finally 2.5 mg before complete discontinuation
Potential Negative Effects on Mental Health While the potential benefits are encouraging, its crucial to acknowledge the potential negative impacts of GLP-1 inhibitors on mental health: Increased Anxiety and Agitation: Paradoxically, while some studies suggest anxiety reduction, others have reported instances of increased anxiety, restlessness, and agitation in individuals taking GLP-1 agonists
13 Faster signals raise the stakes on how action is taken
Litigation against the manufacturer, Eli Lilly and Company, is in its early stages and ongoing, with a significant number of new lawsuits expected to be filed in the coming weeks and months
This represents a significant gap for patients interested in precision-based medication selection