Adherence
GLP-1RAs may pose theoretical risks for individuals with restrictive eating disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa) or high perfectionism, as appetite suppression can mask or reinforce rigid control and compensatory behaviors.
If you have a history of restrictive eating disorders or high perfectionism, GLP-1RAs require careful monitoring. The medication's ability to suppress appetite might mask or worsen restrictive behaviors, so prescribers should screen for these risks and watch for red flags like rapid weight loss or dizziness.
Theoretical risks include restrictive behaviours being “masked” as medication adjustments (e.g., “dose working”) or compulsive reliance on pharmacological appetite suppression as a form of control
Why this rating
Based on theoretical concerns and case reports; clinical evidence linking GLP-1RA use to the onset of AN is lacking.
Source
Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1 Usage and Appetite Regulation in the Context of Eating Disorders and Psychosocial Processes
Isabel Krug et al. · Nutrients · 2025
DOI 10.3390/nu17233735
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