Common side effects include Genital yeast infections (particularly in women) Urinary tract infections Nasopharyngitis back pain Serious side effects These are less common but require immediate medical attention: Ketoacidosis (a buildup of acids in the blood that can occur even when blood sugar is not very high) Severe kidney infections (pyelonephritis) Necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum (a rare but life-threatening soft tissue infection) Severe allergic reactions
Like its injectable counterpart, it also carries approval to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke, in adults with established heart disease and obesity or overweight
Obesity is a multi-faceted medical condition that typically manifests as a result of several factors, including genetic makeup, use of certain medications, lack of physical activity, excessive calorie consumption and sleep patterns
During puberty, testosterone levels increase but remain low
Serological changes can precede clinical symptoms by weeks