GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Pubications (IMAGE) University of California - Irvine Caption Dearth of research on GLP-1 RAs in children and adolescents. The use of these medications in the pediatric age range is likely to be long term. Little is known about the long term and lifespan effects of these drugs during critical periods of growth and development Credit Dr. Dan Cooper, UCI Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.