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The most common side effects are injection-site reactions, water retention, flushing, headache, and fatigue during the first few weeks. GLP-1 medications more often cause nausea, reflux, and constipation, which usually improve as the dose is increased slowly. Numbness or tingling in the hands, joint swelling, significant blood sugar changes, or any new lump should be reported to us right away. Because peptides act on signalling pathways throughout the body, they should be prescribed and monitored by a provider who can see your whole chart.
This question comes up frequently for patients researching peptide therapy at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.