Another study followed people taking exenatide (another GLP-1 RA which is approved for treating diabetes) for six years and also discovered no major safety issues
Patients with a history of irritable bowel syndrome or slower baseline digestion may notice the symptom more prominently, but it remains manageable with targeted strategies
Ozempic side effects Trulicity and Ozempic can cause similar side effects in particular, mild gastrointestinal upset in the first few days-to-weeks of starting the medication or when you increase the dose
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66 These central effects on food intake, coupled with peripheral actions on gastrointestinal motility and insulin sensitivity, likely explain its superior efficacy in promoting weight loss and reducing visceral adiposity
Reviewed by Jarred Mait, MD Peptide-based therapies are increasingly discussed in regenerative medicine settings, particularly among patients seeking non-surgical options for injury recovery and tissue support