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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs in Patients With Bipolar Disorder or Eating Disorders
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs in Patients With Bipolar Disorder or Eating Disorders
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13 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Two articles in the March-April 2024 issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology present research on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), a class of medications that has drawn considerable media attention in recent months for their ability to promote significant weight loss. The articles in JCP consider their use in specific populations of patients: individuals with bipolar disorder or eating disorders (in this case, atypical anorexia nervosa). This podcast features a discussion of the articles by authors Susan L. McElroy, MD; Anna Ward, ARPN; and Dr. Anna Guerdjikova, PhD, LISW, from the Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason, OH, and the University of Cincinnati. The first article, Liraglutide in Obese or Overweight Individuals With Stable Bipolar Disorder, reports on a placebo-controlled double-blind trial, which showed that compared with placebo, liraglutide was associated with greater reductions in percent change in body weight, and reductions in weight, body mass index, binge eating and hunger. Obesity is common among individuals with bipolar disorder, possibly contributing to their well-documented higher risk of cardiovascular-related mortality. The second article is titled Semaglutide Misuse in Atypical Anorexia Nervosa – A Case Report. The report presents the case of a patient with a history of an eating disorder who intentionally misused the GLP-1 semaglutide and lost more than 40 pounds in 9 months. The case report is designed to alert clinicians of the importance of reviewing patients’ medical and psychiatric histories, being attuned to patient histories of weight fluctuations, and screening for eating dysregulation when prescribing weight-loss approved medications.
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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