These medications are now being considered for cardiovascular risk reduction in overweight or obese patients with heart disease, regardless of diabetes status
However, the presence of drug receptors in tissue does not automatically indicate cancer risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic versions of GLP-1s Victoza (liraglutide), Saxenda (liraglutide), and Byetta (exenatide), but there are no generic semaglutide drugs yet available
The European equivalent of the FDA launched an investigation based on concerns regarding the potential mental health side effects in July 2023 and have stated they expect to conclude their investigation by the end of November 2023
Microdosing promotes weight loss more slowly, along with long-term lifestyle changes
Ongoing research ensures peptide therapies are continuously evolving to expand their potential for improving overall health and well-being