"You can't think you can get on a GLP-1 medication and it's going to completely change everything," says Madison
Do not take semaglutide if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
Jaw Tension and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) : The physical stress of rapid weight loss, combined with restlessness or anxiety linked to GLP-1 medications, can trigger unconscious teeth grinding at night, leading to jaw pain, worn enamel, and headaches
Fatigue and energy changes Some people experience fatigue on GLP-1 medications , especially during the first few weeks
In rats, feeding activity and food intake decreased following intracerebroventricular injection of GLP-1, an effect counteracted by co-administration of a GLP-1 receptor antagonist (71, 72), suggesting central GLP-1 as a potent inhibitor of feeding
Theres a strange mix of fascination, confusion, and interestingly, shame and anger surrounding GLP-1 medications right now