Pen-sharing poses a risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens Adverse Reactions Most common adverse reactions (incidence 5%) are: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dysesthesia, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distention, eructation, hypoglycemia in patients with T2D, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hair loss Drug Interactions When initiating Wegovy , consider reducing the dose of concomitantly administered insulin secretagogues or insulin to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia
Both medications share the same rarer but more serious risks listed for the GLP-1 class, including pancreatitis and gallbladder problems, so any severe or persistent stomach pain should be checked by a doctor
Conclusion Choosing between Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro in the UK depends on different factors
"These drugs have the potential to bring about substantial weight loss, particularly in the first year," says Juan Franco, co-lead researcher from Heinrich Heine University Dsseldorf, Germany
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