Jeffrey Lee, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of JL Plastic Surgery in Boston, MA, who was not involved in the study, spoke to Healthline about these hidden side effects, why they may occur, and what people may misunderstand about GLP-1s from social media posts
is currently almost 43%
A patient with significant constipation, reflux, a history of gallbladder issues, diabetes medication interactions, dehydration risk, or inadequate protein intake may need a different strategy than a patient whose main concern is appetite control
If you qualify and a GLP-1 medication is prescribed, your clinician will help you start at the right dose, monitor your response, and make thoughtful adjustments along the way