Semaglutide is a prescription medication used to treat obesity as a chronic metabolic condition
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How should I manage a patient on a GLP1 receptor agonist (GLP1 RA) who has a thyroid nodule scheduled for ultrasound monitoring in 12 months?
Figure 2: Around half of GLP-1 side effects are gastrointestinal GLP-1s have previously been suggested to be linked to self-harm and suicidal thoughts, but the MHRA concluded in September 2024 that the available data do not support a causal association between GLP-1s and depression, suicidal ideation and suicide, following a review by the European Medicines Agencys pharmacovigilance risk assessment committee 24
But these properties are not sufficient reason to prescribe tirzepatide to someone who would not otherwise be a candidate