During the drug development process, researchers observed that high doses of GLP-1 agonists caused a rare type of thyroid cancer, known as Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC), in rats and mice
Wegovy prescribing information states that the drug delays gastric emptying, has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse events that are sometimes severe, and is not recommended for patients with severe gastroparesis
They inhibit microglial activation, reduce oxidative stress, and promote neurotrophic signaling pathways that support synaptic repair
4 The side effects of semaglutide (GLP-1 RA) So, whats the catch
Often not covered by insurance, leading to high out-of-pocket costs
Lilly followed up with lawsuits of its own on June 20 aiming to combat unsafe compounded products. So far, neither Novo nor Lilly appear to have sued Hims