However, there is limited evidence on the potential risks in patients with pre-existing gastrointestinal disease such as diverticulosis or on rare complications like hepatic abscesses [8-10]
Common side effects include: Headache Stomach pain Diarrhea Indigestion Severe side effects may include: Allergic reactions (hives, facial swelling, shortness of breath) Heart attack, stroke, or blood clots GI ulcers, bleeding, or perforations Liver damage or elevated enzymes High blood pressure or heart failure Kidney damage Severe skin reactions (rash, blisters, peeling) These are not all possible side effects
This insulin is designed to cover food-related glucose changes, not to provide steady all-day background coverage
Strong AHAs/BHAs (Glycolic, Salicylic Acid): Using these with kojic acid can lead to excessive exfoliation, leading to irritation, redness, and patchy pigmentation, especially if you have sensitive or dusky skin
This guide gives you a concrete, clinically informed set of questions to bring to your next appointment whether you are about to start GLP-1 therapy or are already mid-treatment and unsure what is being monitored and why