Side effects are consistent with other GLP-1 medications and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach discomfort
But you still need to eat in a calorie deficit for weight loss, choose nutrient-dense whole foods most of the time, get regular physical activity including both cardio and strength training, get adequate sleep since poor sleep disrupts appetite hormones, manage stress as chronic stress elevates cortisol and promotes fat storage, and address emotional or behavioral eating patterns
Saxenda is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists activate rodent thyroid C-cells causing calcitonin release and C-cell proliferation
According to a new report on the economic impact of the drugs by PwC, the arrival of pill-form GLP-1s on the market could more than double current UK uptake