Known GLP-1 side effects include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, increased heart rate, infections, headaches, indigestion, pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, sudden kidney injury, worsening diabetic-related retinopathy, shortness of breath, wheezing, hives, difficulty swallowing, rash, abdominal pain and feelings of doom or dread
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GLP-1 medicines are prescription drugs and should only be started after evaluation by a qualified doctor.
In cases of confirmed, severe gastroparesis attributable to GLP-1 therapy, medication discontinuation is generally recommended, consistent with FDA labeling that these agents are not recommended for patients with severe gastroparesis
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