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When medication is appropriate, orlistat represents an alternative pharmacological option available on the NHS, though it also carries gastrointestinal side effects (including oily stools and faecal urgency) due to its mechanism of inhibiting fat absorption
Temporary blurred vision Mounjaro, Mounjaro dry eyes, or other Mounjaro vision changes may occur but typically improve as blood sugar stabilizes
Its important to note that GLP-1 agonists are not approved for use in Type 1 diabetes in Canada, although they may occasionally be prescribed off-label in unique circumstances