When should I contact my GP about side effects from GLP-1 medications
For a few years now, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have dominated the headlinesboth for their powerful effects on blood sugar control and weight loss , and for their high cost
Patients with certain medical conditions, including MEN2, medullary thyroid carcinoma, or pregnancy, may not be eligible
For most people on GLP-1s, yes - especially early on
The reported incidence of lactic acidosis in patients receiving metformin hydrochloride is very low (approximately 0.03 cases/1000 patient-years, with approximately 0.015 fatal cases/1000 patient-years)
The AAP guidelines include considering the whole patient when prescribing GLP-1s for pediatric patients