So the actual experience with these drugs is, you know, around 20 years
In placebo-controlled trials to improve glycemic control, cholelithiasis was reported in 1% of patients treated with RYBELSUS 7 mg
Most common: Acne / oily skin Libido changes Mood fluctuations (including irritability) Fluid retention Injection site pain, swelling, or bruising Elevated blood pressure Elevated hematocrit, hemoglobin, and PSA (lab monitoring required) Testicular shrinkage / atrophy Gynecomastia Night sweats Serious side effects may include: Polycythemia / elevated hematocrit (monitor CBC) Suppression of spermatogenesis / infertility while on treatment Elevated PSA Sleep apnea exacerbation DVT or PE (rare
Price: Supplements can get pretty pricey
Common sizes are 2mg, 5mg, and 10mg
The drug semaglutide (sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic) mimics the naturally occurring incretin GLP-1