Serious but rare adverse effects include: Acute pancreatitis (patients should be advised to seek immediate medical attention for severe, persistent abdominal pain) Gallbladder disease, including cholecystitis and cholelithiasis Acute kidney injury, particularly in the context of dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects Hypoglycaemia, especially when used alongside other glucose-lowering medications Thyroid C-cell tumours (observed in rodent studies
It was well tolerated, even after metabolic surgery
This one is special and different because it works on three different receptors, says Jessica Duncan, MD, DABOM, DABA, board-certified obesity medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer at Ivim Health
It can stem from a variety of causes, including injuries, poor posture, herniated discs, arthritis, or muscle strain
Most programs look for a qualifying BMI (typically 30, or 27 with a related condition like high blood pressure or prediabetes), and some may require recent lab work to confirm eligibility
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