With medical supervision, patients have the support and safety net they need to achieve lasting results
Seek medical advice if taste changes are accompanied by other concerning symptoms such as severe or persistent nausea and vomiting, signs of dehydration (dark urine, dizziness, reduced urine output), abdominal pain, or difficulty swallowing
After 56 weeks, people taking liraglutide at the maximum maintenance dose of 3mg lost an average 8% of their starting weight
For severe hypertriglyceridemia (500 mg/dL), fibrates or prescription omega-3 fatty acids (icosapent ethyl) remain first-line to prevent pancreatitis, though GLP-1 therapy may provide additional benefit in appropriate patients
This is particularly important for patients with diabetes who may need adjustments to their other medications during periods of reduced food intake