An elevated resting heart rate can increase long-term cardiovascular risk, and regulators need robust data confirming that the metabolic benefits outweigh this potential downside
Follow the titration schedule faithfully The urge to increase doses faster to get faster results is understandable but counterproductive
Common GLP-1 Side Effects The most common side effects when taking GLP-1 medications are gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating
What began as diabetes therapy has matured into a powerful set of tools for obesity management, with semaglutide and tirzepatide delivering efficacy that approaches surgical outcomes for many patients
Weight regain after discontinuing GLP-1 medications is real and documented the STEP 4 trial showed meaningful regain after stopping semaglutide
However, there are important exceptions