As there were no other surgical options, and he was on a maximum dose of acetazolamide, a decision was made to treat with a GLP-1RA as a non-invasive option, based on recent emerging evidence for efficacy in IIH
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, pancreatitis, or severe gastrointestinal conditions should avoid GLP1 weight-loss drugs unless specifically advised by their physician
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If severe fatigue persists past week 16, discuss with physician as this may indicate inadequate nutrition or other factors
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