These highly potent molecules act as the immune system's "cleanup crew," actively signaling the microglial cells to stand down, halting the inflammatory cascade, and promoting the clearance of cellular debris
As with most medications, GLP-1 agonists have their side effects
Last reviewed: May 17, 2026 Last updated: May 17, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
12.2 Pharmacodynamics Amphetamines block the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increase the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal space
The cumulative incidence of first GI events plateaued after about week 20, indicating most participants experienced events during the dose-escalation period rather than at maintenance dose.[2] Bloating, abdominal distension, eructation (burping), and flatulence are part of the same family of effects