In OASIS 4, 74% of participants on the pill had gastrointestinal side effects, compared to 42% on placebo
Work closely with your provider to establish a dosing scheduletypically starting at 0.25 mg weekly and titrating based on tolerability and metabolic response
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Health outcomes are measured in QALYs and also in an equal value of life years gained (evLYG) metric that ICER introduced to highlight the value patients and society place on extending life regardless of quality ( [8] )
Reduced risk of health disorders (heart disease, stroke, infertility)
Stop the medication and contact your prescriber or NHS 111 (or 999 for the allergic reactions below) if you experience: Signs of a severe allergic reaction Difficulty breathing or swallowing Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat Widespread severe rash or itching Rapid heartbeat with feeling faint Signs of pancreatitis Severe upper-abdominal pain that may spread to the back Pain that doesnt go away and may worsen after eating Severe nausea and vomiting alongside the pain Signs of gallbladder problems Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen, often after eating Fever Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice) Clay-coloured stools Signs of severe dehydration Unable to keep fluids down for more than 24 hours Very dark urine, or not passing urine Severe dizziness or confusion Signs of kidney problems Decreased urination Swelling in legs or ankles Persistent severe tiredness Questions to ask your GP Before starting a weight-loss injection, work through these with your prescriber: Eligibility Are there any reasons I shouldnt take this
