Healthcare providers should maintain open communication about all treatments patients are using and provide evidence-based guidance prioritizing interventions with established safety and efficacy profiles
GLP-1RAs have shown benefits in managing hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and obstructive sleep apnea, which collectively lower AF risk [7]
An AJMC study (20182022 data) found only 60.1% of prescribed GLP-1 scripts were filled ( [10] )
Between these two, metformin is our first-line preference as it helps not only with antipsychotic-related weight gain but also with the metabolic side effects of antipsychotics (insulin resistance, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and hyperprolactinemia), earning it a recommendation from the APA for this purpose
Reduce lip lines: Long-term use can effectively reduce the appearance of lip lines and make lips smoother and more delicate