They are primarily prescribed for patients with type 2 diabetes and may have side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
The FASEB Journal, 32 (4), 21722180
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While the benefits are promising, its worth noting that Wegovy hasnt been specifically studied in large groups of people with hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction, medication effects, sleep disorders and glycemic changes all present in this age range and all respond to different treatments
The study population was mostly white (83%), with a median BMI of 37 kg/m 2 and a median NT-proBNP level of 493 pg/ml, and 33% of the patients had concomitant SGLTi use