How to Use a GLP-1 to Treat MASH

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GLP-1s are known for causing gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. While many people find that these symptoms subside as their body adjusts, the discomfort can cause some people to quit taking the medications or skip doses, both of which can make it harder to manage MASH.

If you’re struggling with side effects, even mild ones like nausea or bloating, let your doctor know. Together you can find ways to manage your symptoms effectively so you can stay on your medication and improve your liver health, says Mir Ali, MD, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California.

And seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe vomiting or diarrhea, severe abdominal pain or tenderness, inability to pass gas, or jaundice (yellow skin color). These symptoms could be signs of rare but severe GLP-1 side effects that require medical attention or signs that your liver disease is worsening.

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