Common side effects include: Nausea or vomiting Diarrhoea or constipation Heartburn or indigestion Headaches Our pharmacists can offer practical tips to manage these, such as eating smaller, more frequent meals
Contrarily, metformin is listed under it's generic name but is classified as an oral hypoglycemic, with indications for dm but not as an anti-diabetic drug
Safety: No severe hypoglycemia was reported, and the safety profile was comparable to other incretin-based therapies
Dropping from 2.4 mg to 1.7 mg or 1.0 mg often reduces constipation to manageable levels while maintaining most of the weight loss effect
While GLP-1 medications were originally developed for Type II diabetes management, they are now widely used for metabolic health and weight management in non-diabetic patients who have obesity, insulin resistance, or weight loss resistance