Side effects are generally mild and manageable, usually involving only mild gastrointestinal symptoms that resolve quickly
It really goes against what we're trying to do in the field of obesity and treat chronic illness, Levy adds
Novo Nordisk, maker of the Wegovy pill, says the side effects of the oral option are similar to the injectable version
Why someone using GLP-1s would want whole-food support If you are already using a GLP-1 medication (or planning to), the changes in appetite, gastric emptying and food intake increase the importance of ensuring you still get adequate nutrients
These drugs may cause unwanted side effects in some people, which may include sulfur burps
27 This is in contrast to exenatide, which is primarily eliminated through the kidneys, and is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment or in those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)