Lets break down what is actually happening
Many patients experience nausea, early satiety, bloating, or changes in bowel habits as their digestive system adapts to the medicine
What if I am PCS-ing
Contact your GP promptly if you experience: Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (rapid heartbeat, tremor, anxiety, weight loss) or worsening hypothyroidism symptoms (fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance) Severe or persistent gastrointestinal symptoms Signs of hypoglycaemia, particularly if taking other diabetes medications such as sulfonylureas or insulin (which may require dose reduction when starting Rybelsus) Severe abdominal pain (potential pancreatitis) Visual changes (potential diabetic retinopathy progression) Dehydration due to gastrointestinal side effects, which could affect kidney function Never adjust doses of either medication independently
Some patients eventually stop taking GLP-1s, either voluntarily or due to access barriers
This can affect the contours and firmness of the body, causing individuals to be dissatisfied with their physical appearance despite the weight loss