The drugs very mechanismslowing gastric emptying and affecting blood sugar controlmakes gastroparesis and related complications predictable consequences, not rare adverse effects
This information is invaluable for troubleshooting and for conversations with your healthcare provider
The most common causes include metabolic adaptation to weight loss, a dose that no longer matches your needs, gradual dietary drift, loss of lean muscle mass, or an underlying medical factor thats emerged during treatment
It was approved in 2021 for adults who are either living with obesity (having a body mass index of 30 or greater) or living with overweight (a BMI of 27 or greater) plus at least one qualifying health condition, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol
If you are unsure whether your current routine is set up for success, you can see if you qualify with the assessment quiz