While this is not ideal as a primary strategy, it can serve as an occasional relief tool
Tonneijck, L., Muskiet, M
Cocaine Only limited clinical evidence is available for GLP-1RAs in cocaine misuse: a small ( N = 13) proof-of-concept trial across 2 days showed that exenatide compared with placebo did not reduce the number of self-administered cocaine infusions 115 , while a case series of 3 individuals with cocaine-use disorder highlighted the feasibility and safety of using the same drug over 6 weeks, although no efficacy measures were reported 116
Although some of the natural ingredients used in these patches, such as berberine, have shown in some studies to slightly increase GLP-1 levels, regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss 8 , their efficiency through transdermal methods is not yet proven and needs to be studied further 3
The market is experiencing exponential growth due to blockbuster drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, rising obesity rates, and favorable clinical outcomes across multiple indications