glp-1 patient Medications Infographic How to eat if you
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Weight loss in trials is largely driven by persistent reductions in food consumption and small increases in energy expenditure associated with the weight loss
Sulphur burpsbelching with a distinctive rotten egg odourare an unpleasant but common side effect experienced by some patients taking Saxenda (liraglutide) for weight management
Because the drug lingers in the body for so long, skipping a dose occasionally does not cause severe side effects, says Tatiana Figueredo-Dietes, MD, an obesity medicine physician at NYC Health + Hospitals, Bellevue
They work by mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone that your body produces in the small intestine after eating
If you experience unexpected side effects or issues with your GLP-1 medication or delivery device, report these through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme
Pregnancy Plans: If pregnancy is part of your future plans, talk about when to stop the medication and whether it may affect fertility
