Your doctor will help you understand how these medications fit into your overall health plan
Quick Answer: GLP-1 medications can cause heartburn in some patients, with dyspepsia and GERD reported in approximately 3-9% of users, primarily due to delayed gastric emptying that may promote acid reflux
Side effects such as nausea, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea may also be more noticeable during dose increases
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I have seen more significant [gastrointestinal] side effects with oral semaglutide than with injectable, Moreno said, noting that he wonders what differences in side effects may occur when using such high doses of semaglutide compared with [the] injectable dose. In the trial, Novo Nordisk said, the vast majority of side effects of oral semaglutide were mild to moderate and diminished over time. All GLP-1 medications are associated with side effects including nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, although not all patients experience them