References PubMed: Physiology of GLP-1 DrugBank: GLP-1 biological role NCBI Bookshelf: Incretin hormones overview StatPearls: GLP-1 physiology [Textbook: Goodman & Gilmans The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th ed.]
Any cloudiness, discoloration, or visible particles suggest a problem, potentially contamination, degradation, or improper reconstitution
Theres no reason to stop a medication that is otherwise working well. Oral side effects on semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1s occur often enough to be worth talking about
Excessive burping may be caused by swallowing air, which happens when people smoke or chew gum
GLP-1RA medications have been suggested to increase the risk of other malignancies such as thyroid cancer