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While most patients do not experience mood changes, higher-risk groups include: History of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder ADHD or dopamine-sensitive conditions Very rapid weight loss Inadequate protein or electrolyte intake Poor sleep quality Lower risk is associated with: Slow dose titration Adequate nutrition Stable blood sugar Good sleep hygiene What Clinicians and Patients Can Do Before Starting a GLP-1 Screen for mood disorders Set expectations about appetite changes Discuss minimum nutrition goals During Treatment Monitor caloric intake (not just weight) Prioritize protein and hydration Watch for glucose variability Adjust dose slowly If Irritability Appears Assess nutrition first Evaluate sleep and reflux Consider dose adjustment Monitor mood over time In many cases, simple nutritional adjustments or slower titration resolve symptoms without stopping the medication

Abbreviations ACEI: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors aHR: Adjusted hazard ratio AMI: Acute myocardial infarction ARB: Angiotensin II receptor blockers BMI: Body mass index CVD: Cardiovascular diseases CVOT: Cardiovascular outcome trial CI: Confidence interval CKD: Chronic kidney disease DM: Diabetes mellitus DPP-4i: Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor eGFR: Estimated glomerular filtration rate ESKD: End-stage kidney disease GLP-1 RA: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist HbA1c: Glycated hemoglobin HCOs: Healthcare organizations IQR: Interquartile range KTR: Kidney transplant recipient MACE: Major adverse cardiovascular events MAKE: Major kidney event PSM: Propensity score matching PTDM: Post-transplant diabetes mellitus RCTs: Randomized clinical trials SBP: Systolic blood pressure SD: Standard deviation SGLT2i: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor SU: Sulfonylureas T2DM: Type 2 diabetes mellitus TZD: Thiazolidinediones References Rangaswami J, Mathew RO, Parasuraman R, Tantisattamo E, Lubetzky M, Rao S, Yaqub MS, Birdwell KA, Bennett W, Dalal P, et al

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