We believe this is the first report to describe this potential toxicity associated with semaglutide use, which may have a significant impact on quality of life
GLP-1 agonists have already transformed the treatment landscape for diabetes and obesity, and their potential role in addiction medicine represents an exciting new frontier
Higher doses increase side effect intensity and cost without proportionally increasing weight loss for patients already responding well
Contrave is not appropriate for patients with seizure disorders (bupropion lowers the seizure threshold), eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia, current opioid use or opioid dependence (naltrexone blocks opioid receptors), uncontrolled hypertension, patients taking MAO inhibitors, or women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
It is one of the major endogenous antioxidant produced by cells participating directly in the neutralization of free radicals and reactive oxygen species, as well as maintaining exogenous antioxidants such as vitamins C and E in their reduced forms (Drigen, 2000)