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Stimulation at these sites is generally low at therapeutic ipamorelin doses, but patients with portal hypertension and altered gut physiology may experience more pronounced ghrelin-pathway effects, including appetite stimulation and gastric motility changes
Despite this potential, given the known long-term benefit of lowering hemoglobin A1c in preventing DR progression, there does not appear to be any contraindication to initiating GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy with appropriate ocular monitoring
Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and potential injection site reactions for Ozempic
What makes it special is what it doesn't do: unlike other peptides in its class, it doesn't raise cortisol (your stress hormone) or prolactin, even at doses 200 times higher than needed
Starting with very small doses (0.05 - 0.10 mg) can reduce nausea and digestive side effects