Possible side effects of GLP-1 drugs include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Loss of body weight, including muscle Increases in fertility Changes in appetite and food preferences Changes in mood
These medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), and liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), have shown promising effects in managing some of the most frustrating aspects of perimenopause
No significant pharmacokinetic interactions have been reported in the clinical literature between these substances, as they work through different mechanisms and are processed differently by the body
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Theres also a practical problem: most biologics for RA come in fixed doses that arent adjusted for body weight
Marked increases in TCA and GCA, conversely, may be markers of biliary injury