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  7. Can GLP-1 medications cause anhedonia or a reduced ability to experience pleasure?

Can GLP-1 medications cause anhedonia or a reduced ability to experience pleasure?

A small number of people report a change in their emotional landscape while on GLP-1 medications, sometimes describing it as a reduced interest in activities that previously brought

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A small number of people report a change in their emotional landscape while on GLP-1 medications, sometimes describing it as a reduced interest in activities that previously brought

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A small number of people report a change in their emotional landscape while on GLP-1 medications, sometimes describing it as a reduced interest in activities that previously brought

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