RAND Study Highlights Patterns of GLP-1 Medication Use and Side Effects

RAND study highlights patterns of GLP-1 medication use and side effects

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report.

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to a new RAND report.

12% of Americans have used GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Nearly 12% of Americans have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including about one-fifth of women aged 50 to 64, according to report from the RAND Education and Labor division. Surveying a representative sample of 8,793 Americans, the researchers found that 11.8% have used GLP-1 agonists and 14% say they are interested in using the drugs. Meanwhile, 74% say they do not plan to take the medications.The use of GLP-1 medications has increased sharp…