Post-marketing studies of liraglutide have confirmed that the increase in serum creatinine and AKI are mostly caused by nausea, vomiting, dehydration, or the combined use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors (37)
But rapid fat reduction often comes with side effects: skin laxity, facial hollowing, and volume loss
The magnitude differs: A 2025 NYU Langone study found surgical patients lost 58 pounds after two years versus 12 pounds for GLP-1 prescription patients
Avoid injecting into areas with scars, bruises, or visible blood vessels
These medications work best when used consistentlyfor example, if you are using Ozempic for Type 2 diabetes, injecting it once weekly as directed helps keep your blood glucose levels controlled