Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are alternatives but should be used cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, kidney impairment, history of GI ulcers, or those taking anticoagulants
A medication that lowers that risk doesnt just treat joint pain it changes long-term survival
Clinical access, on the other hand, is solid once youre in the system, with unlimited provider messaging and monthly check-ins
There have been suggestions recently that GLP-1RAs could help treat these conditions, but it was the consistency that was surprising the same positive effect was seen across tobacco, cannabis, opioids, and alcohol
Clinical Evidence and Safety Data While there are a growing number of studies surrounding the standard doses for GLP-1s, there isnt much evidence about the effects of smaller doses