For patients who are beginning abstinence, GLP-1 nausea combined with alcohol or opioid withdrawal symptoms could lead to treatment discontinuation
But: Too few calories = muscle loss and fatigue 12001500 kcal/day for women and 15001800 kcal/day for men are general minimums set in the nutritional recommendations Eating less than that can compromise your metabolism, mood, and nutrient intake
Gastrointestinal side effects, the most commonly being nausea, might introduce further hesitancy
Options for switching include moving from injectable to oral or sublingual semaglutide , transitioning between tirzepatide and semaglutide , or considering a dose conversion to a different GLP-1 agonist at a lower relative dose
These can range from mild to severe and may include: Dizziness or Lightheadedness: Feeling faint or unsteady, especially when standing up quickly