Both medications may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with a slightly higher incidence reported with Semaglutide
In choosing to withdraw the medication, the safety of the mother and fetus/baby must be considered, as well as increased absenteeism from work and increased chance of unemployment for working women due to insufficient symptom control 24
Together, these hormones help regulate appetite, blood-sugar levels, and energy balance
(PubMed) Marti-Carvajal AJ, Valli C, Marti-Amarista CE, Sola I, Marti-Fabregas J, Bonfill Cosp X
In a broader cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes, about 0.04% of those taking semaglutide or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) developed NAIONversus 0.02% in the comparison group
GLP-1 users are more open to discovery and trial, driven by cost sensitivity and the influence of retail media and social platforms