The most common side effects are acid reflux, constipation, fatigue, headaches, indigestion, mild nausea, and vomiting, which Saleh says are often eliminated or lessened as the medication stays in the body and you shift your lifestyle and eating habits. To minimize these side effects, avoid foods that are spicy or high in fat, and eat smaller, more frequent meals
"It's good to have more options for patients with obesity," says Melanie Jay, MD, assistant professor of medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Key Differences The daily oral semaglutide pill versus the once-weekly injection caters to different lifestyles
Juniper supports UK users with GLP-1 treatment and coaching
The following tips may help you understand how to stay consistent on GLP-1 medication: Developing a consistent routine, preparing for common challenges, and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits may help improve long-term adherence to GLP-1 therapy
While studies in cynomolgus monkeys showed that biological aging slowed down, and some data in women suggests it might help people live longer, we still need controlled clinical trials in humans to prove it works as an anti-aging treatment