When the demand subsides, the ratio returns toward baseline
More serious but rare risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and in diabetes patients, potential worsening of diabetic retinopathy (particularly with semaglutide)
Certain medications can mimic its effects to help people manage type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, lose weight
The following side effects have been reported in subjects taking 3mg liraglutide for weight loss [24]: Nausea (39.3%) Diarrhea (20.9%) Constipation (19.4%) Vomiting (15.7%) Headache (up to 13.6%) Increases in mean resting heart rate (over 10% ) Less common side effects that occur in less than 10% of patients are: Dyspepsia Abdominal pain Gastroesophageal reflux disease Eructation Flatulence Dry mouth Elevated pancreatic enzymes Constipation Gastritis Abdominal discomfort Hypoglycemia Dizziness Hypotension Injection site reactions (pain, bleeding, redness, swelling, or itching) Rare but serious side effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, cholestasis, and allergic reactions
Some of these include varying combinations of L-DOPA and other medications discussed in this section as well as altering dose timing and amount
