Alex Azar, former Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, noted that there is little stigma around taking a statin to manage high cholesterol, but using a GLP-1 to help with weight loss can be perceived by some as taking the easy way out. Panelists emphasized that this perception, despite its inaccuracy, persists and may stand in the way of patients accessing these effective treatments or staying on them long-term
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The study also found a 25% reduction in suicidal ideation among GLP-1 users, a significant finding given earlier concerns that the drugs might increase suicide risk
Store in cool and dry places, away from direct sunlight
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Watch for dehydration symptoms like dizziness, dark-colored urine, or confusion