Safety Considerations and When to Contact Your GP GLP-1 medications are generally well-tolerated , but understanding potential adverse effects and safety signals is essential for all patients
The kidneys must process and excrete excess sodium, and impaired kidney function can lead to dangerous accumulation of electrolytes
Glucagon-like polypeptide agonists in type 2 diabetes mellitus: efficacy and tolerability, a balance
doi:10.1177/2042018818763698
This is the first non-peptide, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist in pill formand it changes the game for patient convenience
For patients trying to understand the bigger picture, our related guide on Brain Health and Cognitive Longevity explains why cognition is best understood through multiple systems: metabolic, vascular, inflammatory, hormonal, sleep, movement, sensory, and behavioral