But later, the thing exploded and pretty soon, everybody 30 to 80 was starting to think, Well, maybe I'll just get some of this drug and have it with me in case something goes wrong. I think that could happen easily for the Ozempics and Wegovys and the other injectables. Caplan says Viagra can be like a Band-Aid: It helps people get erections, but the problem is often a symptom of an untreated circulation issue, nerves, excessive drinking, or diabetes for many older people
Compared with people starting topiramate, those starting GLP-1 drugs were 48% less likely to start valproate, 42% less likely to start calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies, 35% less likely to start tricyclic antidepressants, and 23% less likely to start the class of drugs called gepants
Role of breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP/ABCG2) in cancer drug resistance
However, the specific amount and timeline can vary between different medications in this class