The primary risks include gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea), undesirable weight loss in patients at risk of malnutrition, delayed gastric emptying that may impair levodopa absorption, and rare but serious complications such as pancreatitis and dehydration leading to acute kidney injury
In a phase 3 clinical trial, a 15-milligram dose of tirzepatide, the highest dose, led to an average weight loss of 22.5% body weight, or about 52 pounds
If you suspect you're experiencing a side effect from Ozempic, you can report this through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk), which helps monitor medication safety
Interestingly, many patients taking drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound have reported similar experiences, saying their cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, or other substances decreased after starting treatment
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