The trial tested a drug called liraglutide, part of a class of antidiabetic drugs called GLP-1 agonists that include the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy that also are used for weight loss.

We also spoke with a pharmacist, Dr. Tina Haroutunian, about the safety of GLP-1 drugs. We directly compared semaglutide, liraglutide ... another medication in the class if one is causing ...

A study on GLP1RA medications found that behavioral side effects likely do not result from direct action on GLP1R.

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) submitted a Citizen Petition to the FDA requesting the exclusion of liraglutide from the 503B Bulks List, a registry of substances that ...

Drugs for weight loss like liraglutide (Saxenda ... Setmelanotide belongs to a class of medications called melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor agonists, which signal the brain to decrease appetite ...

and 2,509 used liraglutide, another drug in the same class. These drugs are called GLP-1 agonists because they mimic a hormone called GLP-1 that help regulate appetite. Analysis found that people ...

The FDA approved the first generic in this class of medications last month ... effective and high-quality generic drug products." Liraglutide improves blood sugar levels by creating similar ...

Discover the unexpected health benefits of diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Find out how these ...