If taking a GLP-1 alongside a thyroid medication, a clinician may routinely order one or more of the following thyroid labs: TSH test : Measures thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood, though it cant show why TSH levels are too high or too low
For this reason, GLP-1 injections are not recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of certain thyroid conditions
The oral bioavailability is approximately 1%, meaning much higher doses are needed compared to injection
Wernicke Encephalopathy Associated With Semaglutide Use [PMID: 38975533] Laboratory literature summary: Wernicke Encephalopathy Associated With Semaglutide Use
Managing Side Effects of GLP-1 Agonists Hannah : GLP-1 medications are known for digestive side effects
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can cause rectal bleeding accompanied by diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and systemic symptoms such as weight loss and fatigue