Common gastrointestinal side effects include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain These side effects are usually dose-dependent and typically appear when the dose increases
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms, which could indicate a problem with your thyroid (Novo Nordisk, 2021): A lump or swelling in your neck Hoarseness Trouble swallowing Shortness of breath It isnt common, but Rybelsus can cause complications for people with certain health conditions including (Novo Nordisk, 2021): Pancreatitis Diabetic retinopathy (damage to the eye from diabetes) Renal (kidney) problems Its not recommended to take this medication while youre pregnant or breastfeeding
This is in contrast to the active form of GLP-1 which has only 31 amino acids
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Liraglutide (Saxenda) Liraglutide is the oldest GLP-1 medication and requires daily injection rather than weekly, which is less convenient but offers one significant advantage: there is a specific clinical trial studying its use in postpartum women
When to call your provider Contact your healthcare provider, babys pediatrician, or a lactation professional if: You are considering starting, stopping, or restarting a GLP-1 while breastfeeding