The administration of sCT with liraglutide also led to a significant enhancement in cFos-activation in the dorsal-vagal-complex (DVC) compared to mono-therapy, suggesting an activation of distinct, yet overlapping neural substrates in this critical energy balance hub
More recent research reports should be included to supplement this meta-analysis
While effective for weight loss, it can lead to nutrient deficiencies in iron, zinc, protein and vitamins B12 and D
Heres the reality: Common side effects that usually improve: Nausea (especially in the first few weeks) Constipation or diarrhea Feeling very full after eating Decreased appetite Fatigue Less common but important to know: Gallbladder problems (more common with rapid weight loss) Low blood sugar (if youre also on diabetes medications) Acid reflux Vomiting (usually if dose increases too fast) Rare but serious: Pancreatitis Thyroid tumors (seen in rodent studies, not confirmed in humans) Severe allergic reactions This is why physician supervision matters
(Geriatrics/Internal Medicine/Family Medicine) Office visit for a 50-year-old female, established patient, seen for her gold injection by the nurse
Prolactin (PRL)-secreting tumors are the most common of all functional pituitary tumors and cause amenorrhea, infertility, and galactorrhea in females, and impotence or infertility in males
