Other common side effects include mild injection site redness or soreness, occasional headaches, and temporary fluid retention
It has a significant impact on patients quality of life and incurs substantial healthcare costs. CKD is estimated to affect one in ten people worldwide, equivalent to around 850 million people
If pain is new, worsening, severe, or comes with abdominal tenderness, fever, dark urine, or weakness, contact your provider for labs and targeted testing, such as: Electrolytes Magnesium Creatine kinase Imaging when indicated Your clinician may check for pancreatitis, gallstones, nutrient deficiencies, medication interactions, or an autoimmune cause, and will advise whether to continue, modify, or stop therapy for safety
Gradual dose escalation helps the body adjust to treatment