Safety concerns with GLP-1 and DPP-4 combination use include heightened gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), potential pancreatitis risk (though rare), and drug interaction considerations
The majority of patients do not experience clinically significant tachycardia (defined as heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute at rest)
We don't know if Ozempic is safe in pregnancy
These findings showed an improvement in hypertension in direct correlation to the amount of weight loss, said Mir Ali, MD, a bariatric surgeon, bariatric medicine specialist, and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are well-established treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity
Physicians will learn how to thoroughly evaluate and consult with an overweight patient including personalized comprehensive laboratory workup