Altered gene expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and receptor tyrosine kinase B in postmortem brain of suicide subjects
Providers should ask about new symptoms, review periodic lab work, and adjust doses based on tolerability
A Prime Therapeutics analysis (2024) found GLP-1 use raised annual healthcare costs by 46% for obese patients in two years versus controls ( [71] ), mainly driven by drug spending
The future of the GLP-1 drug market is driven by key trends, including patent expirations, manufacturing challenges, and advancements in drug delivery
Research shows that low serum vitamin B-12 levels are linked to decreased bone density, which can lead to fragile bones and a higher risk of osteoporosis
However, if any severe symptoms are experienced, such as significant upper abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting, we recommend urgent evaluation given the possibility of pancreatitis or other more acute conditions