It's a potentially important finding, as previous studies have suggested that rapid weight loss with GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide can be accompanied by muscle loss of 20% to 40%, which has prompted the development of treatments to offset those declines and improve body composition
Still, understanding how these medications work and what the possible risks may be can help guide important conversations with your healthcare provider
The location of the ischemia in the descending and sigmoid of our case follows the segmental nature of colonic ischemia
For some, its a side effect that goes away once their body gets used to the medication
The highly-sought after drugs, sold under brand names like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound in the United States, were initially only recommended by WHO for the treatment of Type II diabetes in the EML