Works differently than laxatives
This can include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation These symptoms often occur when you first start taking the medication
Liu Y, Luo J, Chen X, Liu W, Chen T
In addition to glycemic control and weight loss, certain GLP-1 receptor agonists have FDA-approved indications to lower the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, address moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, and, most recently, reduce the risk for worsening kidney disease, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death
Microdose GLP-1 may be an option for adults interested in supporting overall wellness, healthy aging, or metabolic health with a gentler approach than standard GLP-1 doses
2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA guideline for the management of heart failure: Executive summary: A report of the American college of cardiology/American heart association joint committee on clinical practice guidelines