Side effects of GLP-1 medications are generally mild, and most can be decreased or eliminated by careful adjustment of your diet under the supervision of Dr. Justl Ellis.
The most commonly experienced side effects are nausea and diarrhea. Occasionally, moderately severe side effects such as stomach pain and vomiting may occur.
Very severe or life-threatening side effects are very rare but can occur.
Comprehensive information on GLP-1 medications written for patients, including efficacy data, contraindications, and a full list of potential side effects, may be accessed via this document from the Department of Texas Health and Services.
FDA prescriber information data sheets for semaglutide may be accessed here.
FDA prescriber information data sheets for tirzepatide may be accessed here.
