The drug also slows down gastric emptying after meals
A 2023 case series published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology reported on six patients with BED treated with semaglutide, five of whom experienced substantial reductions in binge frequency and loss of control eating
Further, they look at the percentage of those treated achieving 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% or more of the total body weight
has also received CME-related honoraria or consulting fees from CASEN Recordati, Organon, Lundbeck, and the Academy for Continuing Medical Education (Akademijazakme), with no financial or other conflicts of interest relevant to the subject of this article
It is important for patients to be aware of this possibility and to discuss it with their healthcare providers, especially if they have a history of skin reactions or sensitivities