Some patients report improvements in sexual function and libido during semaglutide treatment, potentially related to weight loss, improved self-confidence, better glycemic control, and enhanced cardiovascular function
2019 trial (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism), 20 healthy volunteers on dulaglutide 1.5 mg weekly for three weeks showed 24-hour urinary free cortisol of 240 nmol/L on drug versus 188 nmol/L on placebo, P=0.131
Active ingredients in GLP-1s including liraglutide (the compound in Saxenda and Victoza) and semaglutide (used in Ozempic and Wegovy) have been linked to the increased risk of developing a condition that leads to the sudden and irreversible loss of vision
In addition, both medications work best when paired with nutritional and lifestyle support
Two Roads also offers nutritional genomics that can even further identify the diet type and movement that is best for each individual
However, the AUC of the victim drugs were not altered by GLP-1 RA administration in most cases, suggesting that clinically significant DDIs are unlikely to occur