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Striatal injection of neurotensin increases tyrosine hydroxylase mRNA in substantia nigra
Currently, the licensed weight management medicines available in the UK include: Orlistat available on prescription and in lower doses over the counter Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) a GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed for weight management
Serious adverse events requiring immediate medical attention include: Pancreatitis: Severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back, with or without vomiting Gallbladder disease: Right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting Acute kidney injury: Decreased urine output, swelling, fatigue Thyroid C-cell tumors (boxed warning for tirzepatide): Neck mass, difficulty swallowing, persistent hoarseness Metabolic considerations include the risk of hypoglycemia, particularly in patients with type 2 diabetes taking other glucose-lowering medications
According to FDA prescribing information for Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg), nausea occurs in approximately 44% of patients taking the medication for weight loss, while vomiting affects roughly 24% of users at the maintenance dose