That is happening because the patient population eligible for this medication is so large
GLP-1 receptor agonists e.g., semaglutide, liraglutide commonly cause gastrointestinal adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort, especially during dose escalation, less common risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and hypoglycemia mainly with insulin sulfonylureas
If youre following the above tips and others from your doctor or other health experts and youre still constipated, you may be able to try a stool softener to help get things moving
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But, youll still want to get a few more answers about how long it is covered for and how much you can expect to pay to fill your prescription