For pregnant and breastfeeding women, there is not enough research to confirm its safety, so experts recommend consulting a doctor before use (Saha et al., 2024)
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Martin Binks, PhD, is a professor and the chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at the George Mason University College of Public Health
You should not take a GLP-1 medication if you: Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to get pregnant in the next 3 months Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) Have a personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) Are insulin dependent diabetic (Type 1 diabetes) Have a diagnosis or history of pancreatitis Have a diagnosis or history of gastroparesis Have a diagnosis or history of gall bladder disease that has not yet been treated Have a history of suicidal ideation or suicide attempts Have a diagnosis or history of impaired kidney function Have diabetic retinopathy complications due to type 2 diabetes Have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to GLP-1 medications or any of the inactive ingredients
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Medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda) list headaches as a 'common' adverse reaction in their Summary of Product Characteristics