People mainly take GLP-1S for weight loss. Based on 4 first-hand reports and 6 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1992 of 3,539 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Conclusion: Based on the preclinical studies, GLP-1 modifying agents are promising targets for neuroprotection. On the other hand, the number of clinical studies that investigate GLP-1 as a treatment is low and further clinical trials are needed for a benchside to bedside translation of recent findings.
PubMed 30938196 ↗Conclusion: Extant preclinical and clinical literature provides preliminary support for the potential therapeutic role of GLP-1RAs in attenuating alcohol consumption and preference. There is a need for large well controlled studies evaluating the effect of GLP-1RAs as a treatment strategy for behavioural modifications in individuals living with alcohol use disorder.
PubMed 39969054 ↗Conclusion: Our network meta-analysis provides a complete picture of the associations between GLP-1s, ACD and placebo on CVD safety and glycemic control. The GLP-1s are promising candidates for the treatment of T2DM, but more long-term trials are needed to confirm potential CVD safety.
PubMed 23020934 ↗Conclusion: Our MTC meta-analysis suggests that patients should be warned about these GIAEs in early stage of treatment by GLP-1s, especially by EX10BID and LIR1.2, to promote treatment compliance.
PubMed 23365557 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“Take GLP-1s to get to a healthy weight, then get off the medication and learn healthy habits that keep me at my goal weight”
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