Zmora, N., Suez, J., & Elinav, E
The enrollment process is simple, the medication ships quickly, and the monthly provider check-ins keep you within the bounds of medical supervision
Patients should avoid purchasing unapproved GLP-1 patches marketed online, as these products may be counterfeit or unsafe
Dr Jastreboff notes that mild to moderate gastrointestinal side effects are possible
Thyroid Cancer: Similar to other GLP-1 drugs, exenatide may have a potential risk for thyroid cancer (particularly medullary thyroid carcinoma), though this has not been definitively proven in humans
Preclinical observations include: Reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-) in animal models Potential effects on immune cell function and inflammatory signalling cascades Possible protective effects in models of inflammatory disease However, there is currently no robust clinical evidence supporting the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for rheumatoid arthritis specifically
