Medication for IIH As most patients received acetazolamide, further analyses were only performed on the latter
Week 12+: Continued weight loss, potential dose adjustments, focus on long-term maintenance
There have been severe health complications, including stomach paralysis related to the use of Wegovy which was approved for weight loss in 2021
Remember that semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), and is not recommended for weight management during pregnancy
This can include the use of GLP-1 medications, which have been shown to promote weight loss and offer additional health benefits such as reduced inflammation, improved glucose control for those with type 2 diabetes, and reduced cardiovascular risk factors