GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptyingthe rate at which food moves from your stomach into the small intestinetypically delaying stomach clearance by 30-60 minutes compared to baseline
More forms of GLP-1 medication are a good thing overall, Srinath says, because they give more options to people seeking treatment
The STEP 1 extension data When semaglutide treatment was discontinued in the STEP 1 trial extension, participants regained approximately two-thirds of the weight they had lost within one year of stopping
Report suspected side effects to the MHRA through the Yellow Card Scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk), which allows patients and healthcare professionals to contribute to ongoing medication safety monitoring
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Quick Answer: During the first week of GLP-1 therapy, most patients experience gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, reduced appetite, and changes in digestion, which typically improve within 24 weeks as the body adjusts