For most, this is not severe enough to warrant discontinuation, but it is a real experience that should be acknowledged rather than dismissed
It is also approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, or death if you have T2DM and heart disease
If constipation occurs alongside bloating, over-the-counter osmotic laxatives (such as polyethylene glycol) or stool softeners may be helpful, but should be discussed with your healthcare provider first
Patients who want to improve their overall shape and figure
These may not be FDA-approved, and they can create safety uncertainty
Here are some key findings: Within six months of starting GLP-1 therapy, the rate of hypotensive events increased from 8.7% to 10.2% The increased risk remained significant at 12 months, with hypotensive events rising from 13.6% to 14.3% Adults age 65 and older accounted for 53% of hypotensive events despite representing 37% of the study population Patients with Type 2 diabetes made up 75% of those experiencing hypotensive episodes but only 63% of the overall cohort In secondary analyses, the scientists found that weight loss alone did not explain the increased risk, suggesting other mechanisms of action may be at play Northwestern Now posed five questions to the study senior author Dr
