GLP-1 at 70+: Geriatrician Perspectives on Risk-Benefit
Introduction GLP-1 medications can be appropriate for adults over 70, particularly those with type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease, but the risk-benefit balance is…
GLP-1 and Asthma: Breathing Gains Beyond Weight Loss
If you have asthma and obesity, losing weight on a GLP-1 often makes breathing easier, and that is the most established benefit.
GLP-1 and ARFID or Extreme Picky Eating: Caution Zones
Introduction ARFID, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, is an eating disorder where a person severely restricts food intake for reasons other than body image, often…
Does GLP-1 Interact with Antibiotics?
Does a GLP-1 interact with antibiotics? Generally, no, not in a direct chemical sense.
GLP-1 and Anemia: Iron, B12 and Appetite Effects
Do GLP-1 medications cause anemia? Not directly.
GLP-1 and IBS: Symptom Overlap and Management
Can you take a GLP-1 if you have irritable bowel syndrome? Yes.
Does GLP-1 Affect Allergy Medications?
GLP-1 medications generally do not affect common allergy medications, so taking an antihistamine while on semaglutide or tirzepatide is usually fine.
GLP-1 After Gallbladder Removal: What Changes
Can you take semaglutide or tirzepatide if you’ve had your gallbladder removed?
GLP-1 and AFib: Weight Loss Effects on Heart Rhythm
Atrial fibrillation and obesity are closely connected, and weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle interventions for reducing AFib.
