21 Pharmacists should also counsel patients on the importance of maintaining adequate hydration, especially in the presence of vomiting or diarrhea, to prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of acute kidney injury
Plan for side effects: Each dose increase can cause temporary GI symptoms
Who Should Avoid Taking GLP-1 Supplements
Doctors emphasize not increasing the dose too quickly
Use electrolyte drinks if youre sweating, vomiting, or having diarrhea
The study, which was published in American Journal of Ophthalmology , analyzed data over about a three-year period from 71 US healthcare organizations of 41,850 patients who initiated tirzepatide and 147,828 patients who initiated selective GLP-1 drugs