"Achieving a healthy weight is one of the keys to a long and healthy lifereducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers, lowering A1c and blood pressure, and improving mental health, energy levels, and sex drive," said Melynda Barnes, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Ro
Referral to specialist weight management services for intensive behavioural interventions, very-low-calorie diets, or consideration for bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery remains the most effective intervention for significant, sustained weight loss
However, if your side effects are acute or you have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (such as swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing or a rapid heartbeat), we strongly advise you to seek immediate medical attention from your GP or the nearest emergency room
How these assets briefly compare can be found in Table 4
Dehydration is a well-established cause of headache and may occur with GLP-1 medications due to reduced fluid intake (from appetite suppression) or increased fluid loss (from gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea)