Prior to starting a GLP-1 medication, baseline testing such as handgrip strength or chair-stand testing is now suggested (Sievenpiper 2026)
No, long-term safety data in humans are limited
On physical exam, there were thin, skin-colored, shiny papules along the midline ventral aspect of the penile shaft
At MedexClinic in Jacksonville, FL, we've helped hundreds of patients across Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside, Baymeadows, and Orange Park lose meaningful weight with a doctor-supervised GLP-1 medication program built around lifestyle coaching, lab monitoring, and dose dose adjustments are made gradually under medical supervision
In the meantime, however, experts warn against using GLP-1 medications this way, even in microdoses
Rare but serious events have been reported, including prolonged erections/priapism, systemic reactions, neurological symptoms, kidney-related complications, and melanoma or concerning skin changes