At present, most genuine GLP1 medications are only available in an injectable form which must be prescribed by a doctor
Red Flags to Watch Pause the GLP-1 and call your prescriber if you have: Severe nausea or vomiting Dizziness or fainting spells Heart racing or chest discomfort Severe constipation or abdominal pain Practical Tips Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
In January 2024, the FDA announced it was evaluating reports of hair loss and suicidal thoughts in patients taking Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy
The efficacy and safety of the new pharmacotherapies after bariatric surgery require further investigation, however the benefits of GLP-1 RA after bariatric surgery on WL and glycaemia have been shown in clinical trials [103, 104]
What they tell you is that dosing instructions matter enormously, and that you should follow them exactly as written - not adjust doses yourself, not guess at unit conversions, not copy another patient's protocol