Conversely, medications that further slow gastric emptying, such as anticholinergics or opioid analgesics, may exacerbate gastrointestinal adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, and constipation
In prospective data, 87% tolerated the switch without significant GI symptoms
Do I need to adjust my levothyroxine dose when starting a GLP-1 medication
Slows Digestion : Slows digestion for longer-lasting satiety
Some individuals maintain weight loss long-term, especially when consistent routines are in place
Wegovy is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m for adults, 95th percentile for age and sex in pediatrics) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m for adults, 85th percentile for pediatrics) with at least one weight-related comorbidity