The clinician must review the specific medications, dosing, treatment response, side effects, and relevant health conditions
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma are generally advised not to take Ozempic
careful riskbenefit assessment is warranted Those with pre-existing gallbladder disease : Rapid weight loss can precipitate gallstone formation or worsen existing biliary conditions People with severe gastrointestinal disease, including gastroparesis : GLP-1 receptor agonists slow gastric emptying, which may worsen symptoms in those with pre-existing gastric motility disorders Older adults : Age-related changes in renal and hepatic function may affect drug metabolism and increase sensitivity to side effects
Commenting on oral GLP1 therapy more broadly, Fahad Razak of St
The journey to weight loss is an individual one
Best Practice: Eat a light, balanced meal (think: lean protein + low-starch veggies) Avoid high-fat, high-sugar meals beforehand 3