AADE in Practice , 6 , 1821
Retrieved from Almutairi, M., Al Batran, R., & Ussher, J
Reviewing current medications GLP-1 medications are not recommended in pregnancy Depending on the clients next steps, it may be recommended for them to discontinue the medication For next time: what to build into GLP-1 counseling Whether or not you specifically prescribe GLP-1s, increasing use makes it important to routinely assess for GLP-1 medication use among patients of reproductive age
On the other hand, more serious side effects, though rare, need immediate medical attention
"That was the first time I was able to say as an obesity medicine specialist that if I give you this drug, I can likely improve your life and reduce your chance of dying from cardiovascular disease
But when that stretch lasts for a long time, the collagen and elastin fibers can become weak or damaged