[16] [21] Patients with established GERD should be counseled that GLP-1 therapy may potentially affect symptoms, though this is not a contraindication to use
Perreault, Leigh
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Some of the best strategies include changing your eating habits, hydrating wisely, staying upright after eating, using anti-nausea remedies, and following a titration schedule
It's important to note that weight loss itself is an evidence-based therapy for GERD, so the weight reduction achieved with these medications may actually improve reflux symptoms in some patients, potentially offsetting any direct effects on the gastroesophageal junction
Serious allergic responses, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, hypoglycemia, kidney damage, and possible thyroid troubles are rare but possible side effects