Advise patients to report symptoms of severe side or back pain, and/or blood in their urine to their health care provider(s) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)]
Glucagon-like peptide-1 is an incretin hormone known for its ability to lower your blood sugar levels, especially after eating and during fasting, by acting on organs like your pancreas and brain
There is no doubt that GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing the game in terms of how we view and treat obesity, weight loss and even plastic surgery
You would not want to continue exposing yourself to the risks of a medication without receiving its weight-loss benefits
You should also avoid highly greasy foods like fried chicken, French fries, and pizza for the same reason
At Week 5, the dose is increased to 0.5 mg once a week