Other possible side effects of GLP-1 medications include: Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Constipation Stomach (abdomen) pain Bloating, belching, or gas Heartburn Headache Dizziness Injection site reaction Hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes Gastroenteritis Fever Increased lipase and or amylase Increased heart rate (tachycardia) Alopecia (hair loss) Acute kidney injury Hypersensitivity reaction Chronic renal failure exacerbation Syncope Ileus Fatigue Retinal disorder (in patients with diabetes) Rash Hypotension (low blood pressure) Angioedema and/or anaphylaxis Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effects of your GLP-1 medication that are bothersome or dont go away
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Moderate alcohol consumption is generally okay, but many patients find their tolerance decreases
It comes in a single-dose prefilled pen or a single-dose prefilled syringe
Other GLP-1 agonist compounds tested in the study are liraglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide, as well as tirzepatide that mimics a second intestinal hormone, gastric inhibitory polypeptide, or GIP, in addition to GLP-1
Do cognitive peptides cross the blood-brain barrier
