Systemic effects like headache occur in approximately 1015% of patients but typically resolve within the first month of therapy
For instance, lying down immediately after eating can worsen symptoms like acid reflux, bloating, and indigestion because gravity isnt helping to move food through the digestive tract
However, two large meta-analyses of RCTs concerning T2D did not show any significant risk for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death associated with GLP-1RAs
Update An update of this article has been published in the November 2023 issue of Medicine Today and is available here
Try this: Start your day with a GLP-1 friendly breakfasts: oatmeal topped with Greek yogurt, nuts, berries scrambled eggs + black beans with fresh tomatoes in a whole grain wrap blueberry & avocado smoothie with soy milk and pasteurized egg whites
Proper dosing schedules become essential because higher doses lead to more frequent side effects such as gastrointestinal upset, and the side effects can be managed by using the minimum effective dose or slow titration (Figure 2)
