Serious Side Effects Less common but more serious side effects can include acute pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain that does not resolve), acute gallbladder disease (upper stomach pain, jaundice, fever), acute kidney injury (often related to dehydration from GI side effects), serious allergic reactions, hypoglycemia (especially if taking other diabetes medications), and mental health changes including suicidal thoughts
For weight management, the FDA-approved options are Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Foundayo (orforglipron)
It does not mean that every possible effect, target, tissue, or long-term risk has been tested
Depression among people with diabetes remains a key health area to address
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