Limitations and Drawbacks Gastrointestinal Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, which may reduce adherence, especially in those already experiencing GI issues from alcohol use
Check your blood glucose if you have a monitor available, particularly if you have diabetes or are taking other glucose-lowering medications
However, this prolonged gastric retention means food remains in the stomach for extended periods, potentially leading to: Feelings of fullness, bloating, and nausea Possible increased gastric fermentation Changes in digestive processes that may contribute to sulphur-containing eructations Diarrhoea associated with Ozempic likely results from multiple factors
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In some embodiments, the formulation contains at least 9 mg/ml cagrilintide