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Side Effects
Common side effects and when to reach out.
- Side effects and when to contact your clinicianMost side effects from GLP-1 medications are digestive, mild, and improve over time, but a smaller number of symptoms are red flags that need prompt attention.5 min read
- Nausea and GI symptoms: what helps, what to watch forNausea and other GI symptoms are common with GLP-1 medications and often improve with simple daily habits, but persistent or severe symptoms need clinician attention.5 min read
- Constipation and how to manage itConstipation is a common GLP-1 side effect that often responds to hydration, fiber, and movement, though prescription options remain a clinician decision.4 min read
- Fatigue, dizziness, and low energy in the first weeksMild fatigue and occasional light-headedness are common in the early weeks, often tied to eating less, but more severe versions of these symptoms need prompt clinician contact.4 min read
- Heartburn, reflux, and burpingReflux and burping are common because these medications slow digestion, and general habits around meal size and timing often help, though acid-reducing medication is a clinician decision.4 min read
- Hair thinning, skin changes, and facial changesHair thinning and facial changes can happen with significant weight loss of any kind, not just from GLP-1 medications, and most of these changes tend to plateau over time.5 min read