Most people have absolutely no symptoms, says Su, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor
There are currently 6 medications (orlistat, naltrexone-bupropion, liraglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and phentermine-topiramate) that have been approved for the treatment of obesity in adults [8, 9]
The choroid plexus has been found to express GLP-1 receptors, and treatment with a GLP-1 RA significantly reduces CSF secretion in vitro and intracranial pressure (ICP) in rodents
Furthermore, the data indicated that semaglutide exhibited fewer adverse effects and helped in preventing health complications, particularly in individuals with higher Body Mass Index (BMI)
As an injectable medication, it has shown promising effects in controlling hunger and promoting weight loss by targeting areas of the brain that influence food intake
Pancreatitis - Cases of acute pancreatitis have been reported