Ozempic in the ER: Side Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Nick Sterling, MD, PhD

What are some common side effects of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy? From the front lines of healthcare, we explore adverse effects of these medications based on real-world visits to the emergency department. Learn about common side effects such as nausea, dehydration, and muscle wasting, as well as lesser-known risks like starvation ketosis and mood changes. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction to & GLP-1 RAs 0:48 - Nausea and Vomiting as Side Effects 1:52 - Dehydration Leading to Kidney Injury 3:11 - GLP-1 RAs & Starvation Ketosis 4:16 - Muscle Wasting on GLP-1 RAs 5:08 - Depression and Mood Changes 5:39 - Honorable Mention: Gastroparesis Video on Muscle Wasting & GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: https://youtu.be/Po2gC3zG0C8 Spotify Channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sterlingmdphd/ Social & Website: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sterlingmdphd Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/hQpdqT Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3y438C9 References & Show Notes: http://www.nicksterling.com/ This content is not medical advice, is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other healthcare professional services. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. This content is not a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment and does not take precedence over information provided to you by your healthcare provider or official public health sources. Please visit http://nicksterling.com/terms for full Terms of Use.