Side Effect Management & Safety Support

Most individuals tolerate GLP-1 medication well. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal and typically occur during dose escalation.These may include:

Nausea
Reduced appetite
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Reflux or bloating

Symptoms are usually mild to moderate and often improve as the body adjusts.

Managing Common Side Effects

We provide structured guidance to support tolerability, including:

Portion size adjustment
Slower eating patterns
Hydration strategies
Protein prioritisation
Constipation management
Temporary dose stabilisation where required

Where clinically appropriate, additional medication may be prescribed to manage side effects.Dose escalation will not proceed if tolerability is poor.

When Treatment May Be Adjusted

If side effects are:

Persistent
Severe
Impacting hydration or daily function

The dose may be maintained, reduced or temporarily paused pending clinical review.Patient safety takes priority over rapid dose progression.

Urgent Symptoms

Clear guidance is provided on red flag symptoms requiring urgent medical assessment, including:

Severe abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting
Sudden visual changes
Signs of dehydration

RE Medical Services is not an emergency provider. Patients should seek urgent NHS care where appropriate.

Governance & Reporting

All reported adverse effects are documented and reviewed within our clinical governance framework.

Significant or unexpected reactions may be reported to the relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with professional standards.