Patients should use a standardized reconstitution calculator and verify their math with their pharmacist before drawing the first dose from a new vial [14]
Higher Risks of Gastrointestinal Effects in Diabetic Patients In October 2023, The Journal of the American Medical Association(JAMA), examined adverse events in patients with diabetes associated with GLP-1 RA in a research letter called Risk of Gastrointestinal Adverse Events Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss where it concluded that studies have found increased risks of gastrointestinal adverse events, such as biliary disease, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and gastroparesis
This can happen even if nothing about their diet or medication has changed
In the 70s, other appetite suppressants appeared on the scene, recommended for safe (but limited) usage
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If you find yourself craving the drug or needing to take higher doses to get the desired effects, its essential to seek medical help as soon as possible