KI is a senior clinical academic in liaison psychiatry specialising in diabetes and obesity
The most common side effects associated with GLP-1 agonists include appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are often more pronounced when starting the medication or increasing the dosage (4)(10)(23)
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Lungs: Reduces risks of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
HW TIPS TO MINIMIZE GI SIDE EFFECTS One or more gastrointestinal (GI) side effects are observed in roughly 10% to 50% of people who take one of these weight management medications.1,2 From nausea and vomiting to acid reflux, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and/or constipation, patients can minimize GI side effects with a start low, go slow approach, starting with the lowest dose and titrating as recommended (see table Currently FDA-Approved Mono and Dual Agonists)
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