Manage Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, and diarrhea are common side effects
GLP-1s could prove different, ushering in a new era of preventive metabolic health, but they could just as easily follow the familiar arc of initial euphoria, overextension, and correction
Key Takeaways Section 15 The most likely near-term outcome (Scenario A) is incremental transparency legislation without structural separation, moderately negative for PBM parent company margins and neutral to positive for manufacturers
The analysis predicted that GLP-1 drugs could prevent thousands of cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and add months of high-quality life to patient lifetimes on average
Over-the-counter fiber supplements or osmotic laxatives like polyethylene glycol may be recommended
Adequate hydration is importantpatients should maintain fluid intake sufficient to produce pale yellow urine