It comes down to pharmacokinetics, individual biology, the specific medication being used, and a handful of factors that most providers never explain in detail
Side effects / Precautions Major side effects Gastrointestinal symptoms (about 30%) *In the early stages of GLP-1, you may feel nausea and queasiness
Abruptly stopping the drugs following high-dose treatment can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue and depression
The deeper reality is that GLP-1 medications reshape your microbiome, and the state of your microbiome determines how you experience those digestive changes
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The most common side effects reported in trials include mild to moderate gastrointestinal issues: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation