what medications should not be taken with semaglutide GLP-1 drugs such as and tirzepatide are transforming obesity and diabetes care in India, but experts warn that improper use could lead to significant muscle loss. A new India-specific consensus highlights What Not to Eat on

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They may recommend: Liver function tests based on clinical judgement and your overall risk profile Strategies to minimise gastrointestinal side effects Referral to diabetes specialist nurses for education on hypoglycaemia prevention Signposting to alcohol support services if appropriate When to contact your GP urgently : Seek medical advice promptly if you experience severe abdominal pain (stop your GLP-1 medication if pancreatitis is suspected), persistent vomiting preventing medication or fluid intake, signs of dehydration, or symptoms of hypoglycaemia that don't resolve with usual measures

The Index date was set as the first prescription of GLP-1 RA, SGLT-2 inhibitors or DPP-4 inhibitors

It is often chosen as a more affordable alternative to newer branded medications

Mulayim MK, Kurutas EB, Nazik H, Ozturk P