In a pilot study of 39 patients with IIH and BMI greater than 30 kg/m 2 , patients treated with semaglutide or liraglutide in addition to counselling on diet and exercise achieved significantly greater weight loss (12%) after 6 months than those offered counselling alone (2.8%) (10)
Safety Considerations Cardiovascular safety : Most DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1RAs are CV-safe
rather, it reflects how strongly GLP-1 receptors affect gastric emptying and gut motility before the body has time to adapt
We reached out to the prescriber, explained the overlap, and got the therapy adjusted
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