Poor sleep, which can increase cravings and lower impulse control
Report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
Regular glucose monitoring and dose adjustments are necessary to stabilize blood sugar levels when these drugs are co-administered
Pharmacists serve as an additional resource for identifying potential interactions and can provide guidance on optimal medication timing strategies
In some cases, adjusting the dosage or timing of administration may help alleviate these symptoms
Often, when patients start a GLP-1 medication, they are surprised that certain foods can cause significant side effects, says Meghan Garcia-Webb, MD, a board-certified internal, lifestyle, and obesity medicine physician in private practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts