Common Side Effects Mild nausea (most common, usually improves within a few weeks) Diarrhea or constipation due to slowed digestion Bloating or fullness after meals Mild headaches or fatigue Less Common But Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis (rare) Watch for persistent, severe abdominal pain. Hypoglycemia (rare in non-diabetics) Can occur when combined with insulin therapy. Allergic reactions (very rare) Monitor for rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing
GLP-1 medications are changing medicine rapidly, but eating disorders remind us that medically complex psychiatry often sits at the intersection of biology, behavior, and culture
Now that the FDA declared the semaglutide shortage over, and given pharmacies a deadline to stop producing it, compounded semaglutide many not be widely available after May 2025
These modifications are catalyzed by a conserved set of enzymes: COQ3, COQ5, COQ6, COQ7 and COQ9
We recently had a patient from a newer build in Flying Horse who was struggling with the initial GLP-2 dose
