Lofton explains, Because GLP-1 agonists are gut hormones, the most common side effects are gastrointestinal. She adds, These can include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, reflux symptoms, and sometimes abdominal pain or even vomiting. She cautions that if anyone taking these medications has abdominal pain or vomiting, they should discuss it with their prescriber
prescription, but officially its not authorized in Canada for women or men
This includes early thinking around strategies such as dose splitting and micro-dosing, alongside the potential role of oral formulations in making maintenance more practical and affordable
Convenience factors Oral administration wins decisively on convenience
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