Two common drugs prescribed for this condition are Ozempic (semaglutide) and metformin
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Their use is rising rapidly, and with good reason: These medications have been shown to reduce blood sugar, improve fatty liver, GERD, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, blood pressure, triglycerides, major adverse cardiovascular events, and even show potential benefits for conditions like alcohol use disorder (Mozaffarian et al., 2025
May support general energy levels and overall recovery after exercise
Understanding potential adverse effects helps patients recognise what is normal and when to seek medical advice
Targeting or combined with ferroptosis pathway to regulate the cerebral environment is a very advisable treatment at present, and the inhibition of ferroptosis is likely to provide a new strategy for the prevention of neuron death induced by IS