GLP-1s May Finally Have a Side Effect That Patients Want

Tatsiana Volkava / Getty Images GLP-1 medications have become known for a growing list of side effects, from nausea and thinning hair to loose skin and muscle loss. Their possible side effect being reported, however, may actually offer good news for a change. Popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound could lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a common eye disease that can permanently damage a person’s vision, according to a study published in Diabetes,…