Recognizing the signs early helps you take the right steps and keep your skin healthy
Choose the form that aligns with your outcome and take it with a carbohydrate-containing meal to improve muscle uptake
High Out-of-Pocket Costs: Even if your GLP-1 medication is covered, you may still face high out-of-pocket costs, especially if the medication is in a higher tier on your plans formulary
GLP-1 Side Effects at a Glance Nausea & vomiting Constipation Diarrhea Reflux & sulfur burps Loss of muscle and lean mass Skin, hair, and nail changes Fatigue, depression, and the blahs Dehydration Less Common but Serious Side Effects Pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer Gallstones & gallbladder disease Thyroid cancer Acute kidney injury Retinopathy, macular degeneration, and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) Common GLP-1 Side Effects and How to Manage Them Most side effects show up early, often within the first few days of beginning GLP-1 treatment
L-Carnitine Helps Muscle Recovery L-carnitine helps keep your muscles from getting too full of lactic acid
