lholley045 Jul 12, 2024 2 min read Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro...oh my
Genetic variants in key incretin and cardiovascular pathwayssuch as GLP1R, GIPR, TCF7L2, APOE, and IL6modulate therapeutic response and safety profiles, highlighting the critical role of pharmacogenomics
Starting at 7.5 units (2.5 units) increases the risk of severe nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal side effects
Patients often try to eat less, train harder, or push through, which can actually worsen metabolic resistance over time
For instance, patients who experience nauseaone of the most common adverse effectsmight prefer evening administration so that peak side effects occur during sleep
The results of a recent study suggested that many people who take GLP-1 drugs are at higher risk of receiving a prescription for an antidepressant