Common reports from patients who reach and maintain therapeutic doses: Month 1 (titration phase): 38 lbs for most patients
Side effect management strategies that work for both medications Regardless of which medication you choose, the management strategies for common side effects are largely the same
Exercise, diet, drinking all of the water, doing all of these things and it was something metabolic that was wrong with my body that I needed this type of help," said Slay
5.7 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) have been reported in patients treated with RYBELSUS
In patients who already had substance use disorders, starting the GLP-1s was linked with a 31% lower risk of emergency department visits, 26% lower risk of hospitalizations, 25% lower risk of suicidal thoughts or attempts, 39% lower risk of overdose and 50% lower risk of death
Animal studies suggest possible risks such as fetal growth issues and structural abnormalities