Call your health care provider right away if you have any mental changes that are new, worse, or worry you food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
Most people find that setting a specific appointment with themselves once a week helps them stay consistent with their schedule
In the past year, many telehealth and digital health companies have jumped into the market, offering prescriptions for GLP-1s as part of an existing weight loss or chronic condition management program, or creating a new service line targeting obesity care

Other concerning symptoms that necessitate medical consultation include: Severe abdominal distension or inability to pass gas/stool (possible ileus or bowel obstruction) Nausea that worsens rather than improves after 812 weeks Inability to maintain adequate nutrition or hydration Unintentional weight loss exceeding clinical targets New or worsening heartburn or reflux symptoms Visual changes (especially with rapid blood sugar improvement) Severe headache or altered mental status Signs of gallbladder disease (right upper quadrant pain, especially after eating) Hypoglycemia symptoms if taking insulin or sulfonylureas Patients should generally not discontinue GLP-1 medications without medical guidance, except in emergencies such as suspected pancreatitis or severe allergic reaction
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