Propofol has been shown to not produce significant cognitive changes, to have a shorter recovery period compared with midazolam, and to have a better safety and efficacy profile.106108 Importantly, in endovenous sedation, lorazepam and oxazepam can be used with caution, if a benzodiazepine is needed to manage generalized anxiety disorder or sleep disorders, given that they are metabolized in the liver, mainly in biotransformation phase II
In terms of glucoregulatory actions both amylin receptor agonism [31, 34, 37] and GLP-1R agonism [24, 39, 41] have shown potential
"For some, yes, especially in the early months of treatment, and particularly with higher doses or related medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro
GLP-1 medications delay gastric emptying, which means food may remain in the stomach longer than expected despite standard fasting
Although clinical trials have not identified unexpected pancreatitis signals with Retatrutide, clinicians should remain vigilant for persistent abdominal pain, particularly during dose escalation
Safety data collection was limited to serious adverse events (including death), adverse events leading to discontinuation, and adverse events of special interest