(Nov 2023)
The researchers from the University of Ottawa in Canada analyzed five randomized controlled trials conducted across Brazil, India, Israel, South Korea, and the US
extended for analogs) GLP-3: Not well characterized Side Effects GLP-1: Nausea (common initially) Vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Reduced appetite Potential pancreatitis (rare) GLP-2: Generally well-tolerated Injection site reactions Abdominal pain or discomfort Nausea (less common than GLP-1) Fluid retention GLP-3: Unknown (no clinical use) Availability GLP-1: Widely available through prescription medications (semaglutide, liraglutide, etc.) and research peptides GLP-2: Available as teduglutide (Gattex/Revestive) by prescription
It contains semaglutide, which helps the body release insulin when blood sugar is high, slows digestion, and reduces appetite
If a patient is allergic to a dye or inactive ingredient used in a generic or branded medication, compounding pharmacies can provide a medication that avoids the allergen
Many patients experience stress weight gain when cortisol levels remain elevated for extended periods