Only 11.2% of participants stopped the trial due to side effects, and the discontinuation rate dropped significantly after week 24, suggesting those who make it through the early phase generally tolerate it well long-term
Honest about evidence: IV hydration and repleting a real deficiency are well established, while broad claims that drips cure illness or reverse aging are not, so we use IV therapy for specific, realistic goals
Knowing when these cramps may occur can help patients be prepared and manage the situation better
For decades, patients have been warned about addiction risk, and as a result the drug is tightly regulated and generally prescribed for short-term use, with caution in patients with a history of substance abuse
It is part of a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists
It does not stimulate insulin secretion