Published: May 24, 2026 Written by Klarity Editorial Team Published: May 24, 2026 If youre a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner, youve probably noticed the explosion of interest in weight-loss medicationsparticularly GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide
So anything we can do to mitigate that has to be helpful in the long run. There is no instant fix to the supply issues, although these are primarily the result of private prescriptions rather than those on the NHS
The most common adverse reactions reported in patients treated with semaglutide include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation.[5-7] Semaglutide may also increase the risk of pancreatitis, acute gallbladder disease, hypersensitivity reactions, acute kidney injury, and thyroid C-cell tumors.[5-7] Whether semaglutide is safe in people with pancreatitis remains unclear.[5-7] It is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).[5-7] How Long Will Semaglutide Weight Loss Results Last
Todays article, written by an expert dietitian, explains the role of protein in muscle-building and long-term weight loss
To find the best Prozac dose for OCD, your provider will consider several factors, such as your age, the intensity, frequency, and duration of your symptoms, and how well you respond to the medication
However, it is crucial to emphasize that all data supporting this rationale derive from in vitro cell culture studies, in vivo animal experiments in rats and swine, and mechanistic extrapolation from established neuroendocrine physiology