GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, mimic this hormone to help regulate blood sugar levels, promote insulin secretion, and inhibit glucagon release
Therefore, it should be contraindicated to anyone with phenylketonuria (PKU), as it contains phenylalanine
Semaglutide works by slowing stomach emptying and signaling fullness to your brain, but this mechanism can trigger temporary side effects during the adjustment period
However, recent studies and reports have linked Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications to serious gastrointestinal side effects like gastroparesis, intestinal blockages, and ileus
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