Patients who qualify may receive injection technique guidance, individualized dosing instructions, treatment education, and follow-up support
GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a natural hormone the body produces that helps regulate blood glucose levels
[21] [22] Some more serious side effects include: [12] Ongoing pain that begins in the upper left or middle of the stomach but may spread to the back Vomiting Hives, rash, itching Difficulty breathing or swallowing Swelling of lips, tongue, face, or throat Vision changes Fast heartbeat Dizziness or fainting Pain in the upper stomach, fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, or clay-colored stools Other reported adverse effects of dulaglutide include a small mean increase in heart rate, small decrease in systolic blood pressure and increases in pancreatic enzymes
Interactions with Medications L-carnitine may interact with certain medications, especially those related to thyroid function, blood thinners, or blood pressure medications