People with a history of disordered eating should also discuss this carefully with their physician, since appetite suppression can interact with existing patterns around food in ways that require close monitoring
Global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, 2010 to 2021
All medications are prescribed based on an individual clinical evaluation by a licensed medical provider
general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively
Consider scheduling an appointment with your healthcare provider if you experience weight regain of approximately 3-5% of your body weight within a few weeks of stopping the medication, though specific thresholds should be individualized
Because GLP-1s can sometimes cause gastrointestinal irritation, you should watch for: Unusual or easy bruising Nosebleeds that take a long time to stop Blood in the stool or very dark, tarry stools Dizziness or extreme weakness Always consult your healthcare provider if you notice these symptoms