It is a part of the category of medication with the term glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) receptor agonist
once-weekly cagrilintide monotherapy for weight management (~1011% at the highest dose over 26 weeks)
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A patient who begins GLP-1 therapy often experiences significant fatigue, nausea, and reduced appetite in the early weeks
We need to do more research to find ways to help manage weight gain and reduce risks during pregnancy when stopping GLP-1 medications. Authorship: In addition to Maya and Powe, Mass General Brigham authors include Deepti Pant, Yiran Fu, Kaitlyn James, Carolina Batlle, Sarah Hsu, Diana C