(Eli Lilly, which makes another GLP-1 drug, tirzepatide, was also included in the lawsuit.) The new research, based on health insurance claims from 2006 to 2020 from more than 5,000 patients in the U.S., looked at how many people developed one of four serious gastrointestinal problems biliary disease, gastroparesis, pancreatitis or bowel obstructions after they were prescribed one of the weight loss drugs
GLP-1 medicines are expensive
Autoimmune disorders like ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) and TTP (Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) can also cause low platelet count
Additional tests may include full blood count (looking for macrocytic anaemia), methylmalonic acid, and homocysteine levels
This will help mitigate the dehydrating effects of alcohol and slow down consumption
The latest research suggests that one possible side effect of Ozempic is reduced desire to consume alcohol