Key Points: GI symptoms are the most common adverse effects, ranging from expected nausea and vomiting to gastroparesis and, rarely, functional obstruction Delayed gastric emptying has important airway implications and a cautious approach to airway management is warranted Biliary disease is one of the most clinically significant complications, particularly early in treatment and with rapid weight loss Pancreatitis is rare, and current evidence does not support a strong causal relationship EDKA and AKI are uncommon but important to recognize in the right context Conclusions: GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed the management of diabetes and obesity, with clear benefits in weight loss, glycemic control, and cardiovascular outcomes
Soothing The levels of IL-6, TNF-, and NO can reflect the irritation state of the skin, and the soothing ability of the peptide can be evaluated by measuring the secretion levels of these factors
Nonetheless, monitor the effects of oral medications concomitantly administered with WEGOVY
Safety and risks of GLP-1 patches Even though GLP-1 patches are not a type of medication, they can still cause side effects
The recommended dose varies but is often started at 0.75 mg weekly and may be increased based on individual response