When present, side effects are typically mild and may include vivid dreams or altered sleep architecture as the brain undergoes increased neuroplastic activity, mild headaches during initial therapy (often resolving within days), temporary changes in appetite, or subtle mood variations during the adaptation period
In 2025, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology updated its Obesity Algorithm, which highlights the importance of preserving skeletal muscle during medical weight-loss interventions: patients who retain strength tend to experience fewer side effects, more energy, and better long-term weight maintenance
Recent studies have found that GLP-1RAs have therapeutic effects on neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic diseases
Bariatric Surgery: As a one-time procedure, permanent lifestyle changes and adjustments to diet will need to be made