GLP-1 receptor agonists e.g., semaglutide, liraglutide commonly cause gastrointestinal adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort, especially during dose escalation, less common risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and hypoglycemia mainly with insulin sulfonylureas
Dry powder at refrigerator or freezer temperatures can maintain potency for months to years
Both produced greater weight loss but unacceptable rates of nausea and vomiting (over 40% of patients at 50 mg)
Youve been working on your body and on your health, Hoda Kotb said
Oral semaglutide is typically held on the day of surgery
If youre following the above tips and others from your doctor or other health experts and youre still constipated, you may be able to try a stool softener to help get things moving