Other important safety considerations include: Risk of acute pancreatitis : Seek urgent medical attention for severe, persistent abdominal pain with or without vomiting [1] Gallbladder disease : Increased risk of gallstones and related complications Diabetic retinopathy : Caution in patients with pre-existing retinopathy due to rapid improvement in blood glucose control Hypoglycaemia : Increased risk when used with insulin or sulfonylureas, which may require dose reduction of these medications Oral contraceptive interaction : Reduced effectiveness due to delayed gastric emptying
Despite this, it is increasingly being marketed online often alongside other metabolic compounds raising significant patient safety concerns
Side effects are generally minimal
Statistics are sourced from peer-reviewed studies, government agencies, and authoritative research organizations as cited
Many pharmacies offer medication take-back programs, where you can drop off expired or unused medicines
For example, if you choose to inject in your thigh, select a new spot on your thigh for each subsequent injection