Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) administered once weekly demonstrates injection site reaction rates of 1.2-1.4% according to FDA prescribing information
Another GI side effect you may have heard about is GLP-1 delayed gastric emptying, which means your stomach is taking longer to empty its contents
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Foods high in soluble and fermentable fiber, such as legumes, oats, barley, berries, brussels sprouts, and leafy greens, can be gradually incorporated into daily meals to promote the production of short-chain fatty acids in the gut, which in turn stimulates GLP-1 secretion
The EMA website says the shortage of Novos Wegovy has been resolved but Lillys Trulicity and Novos Saxenda continue to be in shortage.
Given the potential for GLP-1 RA to affect heart rates [30], a meta-analysis of 43 RCTs using GLP-1 RAs showed no increased risk of AF with GLP-1 RAs [39]