Deng J, Zhang J, Su M, Li J, Su Y, Zhong Q, et al
Common Side Effects of Weight Loss Injections There are shared side effects of weight loss medications, most of which are gastrointestinal in nature: Digestive issues (nausea, bloating, diarrhoea) Injection site redness or swelling Mild headaches Loss of appetite Fatigue Dizziness These are often most pronounced during dose escalation and improve with time
An important question to ask, and one we may never have a clear answer to, is what amount of residual gastric contents increases the risk of aspiration? Surely, type of gastric contents (liquid or solid) also matters
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists represent a class of medications primarily used for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus and, more recently, for chronic weight management