Conclusion Constipation on GLP1 medications is common, persistent, and driven by the same slowed gut motility that helps reduce appetite
it does not spread through skin contact or through the air
Tolerance to the gastric slowing effect often develops over time with long-acting agents, which may reduce GI side effects after initial weeks
Making Informed Decisions About Your Care If you have thyroid conditions or concerns about thyroid health, you can still consider GLP-1 therapy when medically appropriate
Owing to these effects, liraglutide, a GLP-1 analog, has been studied as a potential drug for the treatment of pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy specific disorder, defined as new-onset hypertension after 20th week of gestation accompanied by proteinuria, as it is found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects (89)