Serious but less common adverse effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, acute kidney injury (particularly in the setting of dehydration from gastrointestinal symptoms), and hypoglycemia when used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas
Eating every 2-3 hours becomes especially important to prevent blood sugar fluctuations
At TrimRx, we believe that understanding the when and how of your health routine is just as important as the treatment itself
Side Effects: What to Expect Both pill and injection forms of GLP-1 medications can cause similar side effects, but there are some important differences in frequency and severity
In the coming years, patients and providers will have the options of newly launched biosimilars, novel GLP-1s, combination drugs, and approvals for allied indications
Retatrutide is notable because it targets three hormone pathways rather than one or two