In: Giri B, Kapoor R, Wu Q-S, Varma A, editors
The dropout rate, which the cultural narrative tends to elide, is significant, somewhere between 10% and 25% of patients discontinue within the first year, the majority due to gastrointestinal side effects that for some are tolerable nuisance and for others are quality-of-life-destroying
For instance, epinephrine comes in an automated injector form called an EpiPen, which is used to treat anaphylaxis quickly
Side effects Common side effects of this drug are: Abdominal pain Constipation Decreased appetite Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Precautions and Warnings Pregnancy Semaglutide safety during pregnancy is uncertain due to limited data
Further studies are recommended to explore additional benefits, meanwhile it is prudent to advise L-carnitine supplementation for such patients