When do you use GLP-1 receptor agonists for the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
I would use GLP-1 agonists in all overweight IIH patients who did not have a contraindication if it wasn't for the cost. In the IIH treatment trial, 6% weight loss over 6 months lowered intracranial pressure by about 50 mm (acetazolamide also lowered ICP by about 50 mm, but of course, it did it much...