Water, clear soups, and herbal teas are all great options in staying hydrated and managing side effects
And if you are taking these medications, you're taking it away from diabetics
Patients taking Wegovy should monitor for alarm features that suggest more serious pathology: Unintentional weight loss beyond expected therapeutic weight reduction Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Persistent vomiting Evidence of gastrointestinal bleeding (black, tarry stools or blood in vomit) Severe, unrelenting abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back (which may indicate pancreatitis) Right upper abdominal pain with or without fever/jaundice (which may indicate gallbladder disease) If you experience these symptoms whilst taking Wegovy, it is essential to contact your GP promptly for clinical assessment
Online sources sometimes refer to these products as "GLP-1 patches," a term used in marketing to align with consumer search trends
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In the STEP clinical trials for semaglutide and the SURMOUNT trials for tirzepatide [8,9]