When you meet with the doctor, theyll discuss your full medical history and develop an individualized plan to help you achieve your weight loss goals
Early research indicates that theres no increase in the risk of birth defects when pregnant women took GLP-1s in the first trimester, but we need a hundred thousand people before we can say that really confidently, says Dr
Other serious side effects may include pancreatitis, changes in vision, low blood sugar when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, dehydration leading to kidney problems, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, gallbladder issues, and serious allergic reactions
And, while this particular side effect also appears rare, an association is being established in studies of patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists