Liraglutide-Induced Depression with Suicidality in an Obese Adult: A Case Report
Feras M. Almarshad,
Dushad Ram
Abstract:Obesity is a major health issue worldwide. Treating adults with obesity often involves lifestyle and diet changes and sometimes medication. Liraglutide is a drug that is being closely studied for treating obesity. However, the potential side effects of liraglutide, particularly its impact on mood and the development of depression, may be of concern. Given the frequent co-occurrence of obesity and depression, it is important to understand how obesity treatments like liraglutide might affect a person’s mood. A 4… Show more
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