GLP-1 RA antiobesity medications: Learning about side effects, and managing them

Side effects play a role in a patient’s desire to use GLP-1 RA drugs for weight loss or other health conditions. Scientists studied the side effects in formal, controlled research that guides physicians when prescribing the drugs to patients. But real-world experiences may differ, and patients may not persist with a treatment regimen due to physical side effects. Cost and availability also play a role, said said Robert Kushner, MD. He has made a career as a researcher and author about overweight, obesity and nutrition. He’s also a doctor who has treated patients for years through Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine’s Center for Lifestyle Medicine.