Helping patients understand the actions of these medications can alert them to the potential gastrointestinal (GI) side effects (see sidebar Tips to Minimize GI Side Effects below)
In the SURPASS-2 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, tirzepatide at 15 mg produced an average weight loss of 11.2 kg compared to 5.7 kg with semaglutide 1 mg over 40 weeks
Retatrutide GI side effects tend to be more pronounced at equivalent efficacy levels, likely due to the additional glucagon-mediated GI motility effects layered on top of the GLP-1 gastric slowing
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These lumps reduce absorption and make future injections more uncomfortable
Since one of the primary goals of taking a GLP-1 is to improve blood sugar regulation and lower high blood sugar, taking another supplement that affects blood sugarsuch as berberine or chromiumcould cause blood sugar to drop too low, George says, adding, "This can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, shakiness, fatigue or lightheadedness." Magnesium Diarrhea and cramping are common side effects when taking a GLP-1, especially when the medication is new to you or when you're increasing the dose