But you should not take that statement on faith
GLP-1 receptor agonistsincluding semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)commonly affect bowel movements, though responses vary widely among patients
Both are secreted by the intestines in response to food intake and stimulate beta cells in the pancreas to release insulin
Safety Considerations and Side Effects Like all medications, GLP-1 drugs have potential side effects: Common side effects include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (usually improving over time) Constipation Stomach pain or indigestion Injection site reactions (mild redness or itching) Less common but more serious concerns include: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Kidney problems Gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) in rare cases Joint and bone issues like arthritis and tendinitis Researchers found no established link between GLP-1 medications and pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or thyroid cancer in large studies with years of follow-up
That's for you and your research plan to decide
The Beneficial Side The thermogenic effect of glucagon activation is part of why retatrutide works so well
