Safety Considerations and Side Effects Like all medications, GLP-1 drugs have potential side effects: Common side effects include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (usually improving over time) Constipation Stomach pain or indigestion Injection site reactions (mild redness or itching) Less common but more serious concerns include: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Kidney problems Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) in rare cases Joint and bone issues like arthritis and tendinitis Researchers found no established link between GLP-1 medications and pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or thyroid cancer in large studies with years of follow-up
The injectable form of semaglutide has also been approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol), under the brand name Wegovy
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Individuals should consult their clinicians regarding diagnosis or treatment decisions