The Most Common Side Effects With GLP-1 Drugs You likely know most of the GLP-1 drugs by their brand names, instead of their generic names: semaglutides, liraglutides, and tirzepatides
Look out for: Sudden, sharp muscle pain Tightness or hardening of muscles Involuntary muscle contractions Cramps commonly occur in the legs
Have digestive or absorption issues - Celiac disease, Crohns, IBS, SIBO, prior GI surgery, or chronic gut irritation can all interfere with uptake
[1] [3] Dizziness is a recognised adverse reaction in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs) for several GLP-1 medications, though the frequency varies between different products
The introduction of biosimilars will increase pricing pressure and challenge the market share of originator brands