Unlike mild digestive discomfort, this pain is intense, persistent, or worsening, and may be constant rather than linked to meals
It slows down gastric emptying, which means food stays in the stomach longer
BrightMeds also offers oral semaglutide as sublingual drops starting at $189 per month
However, if you're interested in weight loss, there are alternative options
Ginger tea, peppermint, and psyllium husk supplements have anecdotal support from patients
While patients living with chronic life-threatening conditions like Type 2 diabetes may accept these risks, people using GLP-1 drugs for less life-threatening and severe purposes like obesity may be less forgiving if the side effects outweigh the perceived benefits