GLP-1 drugs mimic natural hormone to suppress appetite for a week
Experts explain how GLP-1 medications work and list common side effects reported by doctors.
How the medicine affects hunger
Dr Federica Amati states that these drugs mimic Glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone involved in appetite regulation. The medication is about 1,000 times stronger than what the gut naturally produces. Because the hormone stays in the body longer, users feel fuller faster but will eventually get hungry.
Common gastrointestinal side effects
Dr Adrian Brown notes that nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and vomiting are well-recognised side-effects. These symptoms tend to occur during dose escalation and most improve over time. Patients can help prevent these issues by preparing their gut before starting the medications.
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