The predominant side effects include: Gastrointestinal symptoms : nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and abdominal pain (affecting 10-50% of patients depending on the specific product and dose, particularly during dose escalation) Injection site reactions : redness, itching, or discomfort at the subcutaneous injection site Hypoglycaemia : particularly when combined with insulin or sulphonylureas Decreased appetite : an intended therapeutic effect that contributes to weight loss However, some patients do report changes in urinary frequency or patterns
American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
Labs are not required to start GLP-1s but within 6-10 weeks of taking GLP-1s, blood labs are required so that Apex MD medical providers know exactly how to titrate your GLP-1 medication to fit your body
PlexusDx Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes variants in GLP1R, GIPR, FTO, and MC4R genes plus 10 additional pathways affecting appetite, weight loss potential, and metabolic response
