Generic versions became available in 2022, reducing costs to $150-250 monthly depending on the pharmacy and dosage strength
Some products advertised as high-fiber or high-protein actually contain significant amounts of added sugar or processed fillers
Per the same safety document, the most commonly reported side effects are typically mild and tend to resolve after the first several weeks: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, upset stomach, reflux, headache, fatigue, and dizziness, along with possible injection-site swelling, redness, or itchiness
The side effects typically subside over time as the patient gets used to taking the medication and their body adjusts to the dosage
Three small cohort studies 148,149,150 examined associations between GLP-1RA use and metabolic changes in adults with a diagnosis of schizophrenia and comorbid diabetes and/or obesity on antipsychotics