Elevated free fatty acids from adipose tissue accumulate in non-adipose tissues, exacerbating insulin resistance
Possible Side Effects : Bloating, gas, and mild digestive discomfort, usually temporary
Interactions with autoimmune medications No significant drug interactions have been identified between GLP-1 receptor agonists and common autoimmune medications, including methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, or biologic DMARDs
GLP-1 Injection Site Reactions: Causes and Fixes GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are effective for weight loss, but about 50% of users experience mild injection site reactions
Phylogeny An evolutionary comparison was made of monotreme GCG genes with orthologues in other vertebrate species (encoded by GCG genes listed in Supplementary Table S2)