They should be aware of typical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
Weight change: 0-1 pound loss, mostly water weight
Review bloodwork, assess side effects, discuss dose optimization, and evaluate progress against expectations
First GLP-1 pill of its kind with flexible dosing Can be taken at any time of day No fasting or timing requirements Removes one of the biggest barriers vs injectable therapies Clinical impact (ATTain-1 trial): ~27 lbs average weight loss at highest dose ~12.4% body weight reduction Significant improvements in cardiometabolic markers (cholesterol, blood pressure, waist circumference) Weve seen explosive growth in GLP-1 injectables but: Many patients delay or avoid treatment due to injections Adherence can be a challenge Access and convenience remain barriers A simple oral option could expand the market significantly and reach patients earlier in their journey
35 One of the most attractive features of GLP-1 drugs is that they shut off the food noise so many people experience that makes staying in a caloric deficit or even just changing food preferences so difficult
If theres abnormal bleeding or a large bruise, contact your provider