FIGHT and LIVE were clinical trials involving the administration of liraglutide in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)
Monitoring and Medication Adjustments During GLP-1 Therapy When starting semaglutide or any GLP-1 medication, baseline blood pressure measurement is essential, followed by regular tracking throughout the first 12 weeks of treatment
Practice Takeaway This large-scale pharmacovigilance study's findings indicate that the combination of metformin and GLP-1 RAs demonstrates a superior real-world safety profile compared to either agent used alone, thereby suggesting metformin as a safety-enhancing anchor in the GLP-1 RA-treated patient care journey
However, many people prefer pills over injections, leading to growing interest in an oral version of tirzepatide
More than a month after Eli Lilly told the FDA it was able to meet demand again, the agency agreed to declare the shortage resolved, telling compounders to stop producing copies of it
By scheduling an appointment with a licensed healthcare provider, you can receive the care you need to start taking these medications and improve your health.