Research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) indicates that individuals with higher tolerance are more likely to engage in hazardous drinking behaviors, potentially leading to liver damage, cardiovascular issues, and other serious health problems
Common adverse effects include dry skin, chapped lips, dry and irritated eyes, nosebleeds, sun-sensitive skin, worsening acne, and, in serious cases, mood disorders (eg, depression, anxiety) and birth defects or other risks to a fetus
Take slower bites and the same meal is palatable instead of nauseating
Liraglutide was available and studied earlier, and the infrastructure for pediatric trials was already established around that molecule