Patients who already have reflux, constipation, irritable bowel symptoms, gallbladder history, diabetes medications, kidney concerns, low blood pressure, limited appetite, or difficulty maintaining protein intake should be especially proactive
At the end of the trial, permanent hearing loss occurred twice as often in the placebo group as the magnesium group
Saltzman raised reduced bowel motility as an additional consideration, noting that colonoscopy preparation protocols currently recommend holding GLP-1 agents for approximately 1 week prior to the procedure
Symptoms worth watching for If youve been stable on levothyroxine for many years and start Wegovy, these symptoms suggest your thyroid levels may have changed: Returning fatigue, feeling colder, constipation, or low mood, which can mean your levels have dropped A racing heart, anxiety, tremor, sweating, or trouble sleeping, which can mean your levels are too high, sometimes after weight loss has reduced how much levothyroxine you need None of these is an emergency on their own, but theyre worth mentioning to your GP
therefore, its combination with a strong CYP3A4 inducer, such as rifampin, should be avoided if possible