Common problems include stomach pain, low blood sugar, and, less often, acute pancreatitis
A broad analysis presented at ACR Convergence 2025 even associated GLP-1 use with a reduced risk of developing new autoimmune diseases overall
Saneian H, Khalilian L, Heidari-Beni M, Khademian M, Famouri F, Nasri P, Hassanzadeh A, Kelishadi R
Both use semaglutide as the key ingredient, but compounded versions are custom prepared by specialty pharmacies
Recognising these symptoms is crucial for appropriate management, particularly when taking any new medication
People who are obese, as well as people who are overweight with type II diabetes, pre-diabetes, or other weight-related health conditions may especially benefit from these treatments