A few of the common benefits include boosting insulin production, slowing the release of glucagon from the liver, curbing appetite, and reducing food noise
Weight regain typically begins within weeks after discontinuation as appetite returns toward baseline, with substantial regain often occurring within one year
It also helps with gastric emptying, slowing the time it takes for the stomach to empty, and interacts with areas in the brain that signal satiety
Neither is approved for weight loss
This biased signaling profile may reduce receptor internalization and desensitization, theoretically maintaining receptor responsiveness with chronic treatment
Regarding patients undergoing dialysis, no specific dosage adjustment is recommended