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Possible (usually mild) side effects may include: Temporary discomfort or bruising at the injection site Mild headache or nausea in some individuals Rare irritation of the vein (phlebitis) Very rare allergic reactions (screened during pre-treatment assessment) Guided by international clinical standards (Cleveland Clinic, NHS protocols) Serious complications are uncommon when IV infusion therapy is delivered in a controlled clinical setting with appropriate patient selection and monitoring
The most common gastrointestinal side effects include nausea (affecting 1/10 patients), diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting
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The most common side effects of individual GLP-1 receptor agonists are listed in Table 1