Discontinuation of GLP-1RA Treatment Reinstates Binge-Like Eating and Drives Body Weight Past Pre-Treatment Levels in Mice
We examined the impact of semaglutide treatment and discontinuation in a pre-clinical model for binge eating. Treatment reduced body weight and palatable food intake in mice with binge-like eating. Discontinuation reinstated binge-like eating and caused body weight to significantly exceed pre-treatment baseline, revealing specific binge-related risk when discontinuing GLP-1RAs.
Authors
- Britny A. Hildebrandt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0562-1108)
- Susanne E. Ahmari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4576-076X)
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
- Published
- 2026-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.11.02.763781
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- preprint