So, closely monitor for any adverse reactions and seek medical advice if symptoms persist
By 2021, Hims & Hers went public through a SPAC merger with Oaktree Acquisition Corp., a move that valued the company at approximately $1.6 billion
Previous studies have shown that chronic GCG receptor agonism increased circulating FGF21 in mice and acute glucagon administration transiently increased FGF21 levels in humans 25
Rare but serious side effects include pancreatitis (0.1% of users, usually in those with personal or family history) and thyroid complications (monitor if family history of thyroid disease exists)
A much larger study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last year, found that use of the drug was linked to increased risk of pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and gastroparesis, a disorder where the movement of food from the stomach to small intestine is obstructed