GLP-1 medications mimic the hormone GLP-1 in the body
But when paired with GLP-1 activity, glucagons effects pivot toward increased energy expenditure through thermogenesis, enhanced fat oxidation and breakdown, and improved metabolic rate
After 12 to 18 months, some patients may even be able to stop the GLP-1 drug and use FIM programming for weight maintenance
If youve heard of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, then youve likely heard of GLP-1a powerful and naturally-existing gut hormone that plays a major role in appetite control, blood sugar balance, and weight regulation
10 Pharmacists who are aware of cases of exenatide-associated acute pancreatitis or other serious adverse drug reactions are encouraged to report their findings to MedWatch, the FDAs adverse drug reporting program (www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/ Anti-exenatide Antibodies: In phase III clinical trials, 41% to 49% of patients receiving exenatide developed anti-exenatide antibodies
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