glp 1 drug side effects Part 2 of a 3-Part Series; GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss Struggling with GLP-1 therapy side

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Holman RR, Bethel MA, Mentz RJ et al (2017) Effects of once-weekly exenatide on cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes

The high demand and high cost of these medications create incentives for inappropriate prescribing, prescription diversion, or attempts to obtain medication without proper clinical evaluation

Benefits of Zmyra: Promotes appetite suppression through glucomannan, preventing binge eating and controlling food cravings

How Are These Medications Different

Less Common but Serious Side Effects Some less common but more serious GLP-1 side effects are worth being aware of: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Gallbladder problems (including gallstones) Acute kidney injury (usually as a result of severe dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea) Diabetic retinopathy worsening (particularly in patients with rapid improvement in blood sugar control) Hypoglycemia (when combined with other diabetes medications like sulfonylureas or insulin) All GLP-1 medications also carry a warning regarding a theoretical risk of medullary thyroid carcinoma, based on animal studies