Common adverse effects to watch for include: Nausea and vomiting (very common with Wegovy, common with escitalopram) Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhoea, constipation, or abdominal discomfort Headache (reported with both medications) Fatigue or dizziness Changes in mood or anxiety levels Mental health monitoring is particularly important
However, dietitians such as Angel Luk, RD and co-founder of FoodMysteries emphasize the importance of avoiding large amounts of sugar and processed foods while taking GLP-1s, to get the most out of the medication (which we make note of in our printable PDF!): Ultra processed foods that are high in added sugars and unhealthy fats pack a heavy calorie punch while being very low in nutrient density, she explains
A compounded vial requires manual calculation and syringe measurement
Patients often choose wellness IV drips when they want a convenient reset after stress, long work days, travel, or a busy schedule
Glutamine mimicry suppresses tumor progression through asparagine metabolism in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
This means your body is burning fewer calories at rest
