Gastrointestinal adverse events, primarily nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, are the predominant side effects, occurring most frequently during dose escalation and generally diminishing with continued treatment
Maintaining good health beyond medicine The most common reason for weight regain after stopping weight loss medication is not maintaining a healthier lifestyle in the long term
In an associated Commentary titled Thyroid Cancer Risk with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and the Path Forward, Juan Brito, MD , from the Mayo Clinic, and coauthors, stated the following: this study stands out for its large scale and robust methodology
Treatment requires specialist prescribing, regular monitoring for adverse effects including pancreatitis, and integration with lifestyle modifications