[Ref] Cardiovascular Very common (10% or more): Increased heart rate Common (1% to 10%): Hypotension Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Orthostatic hypotension Increased heart rate was reported with a mean increase of 1 to 4 beats per minute (bpm) across trials, with maximum changes of 10 to 19 bpm in up to 41% of treated adult patients vs 34% placebo, and 20 bpm or more in up to 26% vs 16% placebo
If sexual dysfunction persists and is significantly affecting quality of life, your doctor may discuss alternative diabetes treatment options or refer you to specialist services, such as urology (for persistent erectile dysfunction), endocrinology (for hormonal abnormalities), or psychosexual therapy via NHS services
21,23 Managing other preexisting GI conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or constipation, before initiating GLP-1 RAs can reduce the likelihood of severe GI AEs and improve overall tolerability
Caloric restriction and nutritional status also play important roles
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