GLP-1 Side Effects: Nausea, Digestive Changes and When to Call a Clinician Before you read This guide covers what side effects to expect on GLP-1 medications, how to reduce them, and the warning signs that need a clinician's attention
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Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound: These branded medications have received specific FDA approvals for weight management (Wegovy and Zepbound) or type 2 diabetes (Ozempic and Mounjaro)
GLP-1 receptor agonists work through several pathways: Enhancing insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells in a glucose-dependent manner, which helps lower blood sugar levels Suppressing glucagon release , thereby reducing hepatic glucose production Slowing gastric emptying , which prolongs satiety and reduces appetite Acting on appetite centres in the brain , particularly the hypothalamus, to decrease food intake While these medications are licensed by the MHRA for type 2 diabetes and, in some formulations (e.g., Saxenda, Wegovy), for chronic weight management, NHS access via NICE guidance is more restricted
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