Benefits
- Curbs post-meal glucagon release which naturally increases blood glucose levels
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Slows gastric emptying / decreased food intake
Side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Reduced insulin needs
- A1C drop up to 2.5%
- Weight loss up to +10kg (approximately 20lbs)
Safety / Adverse Reactions
- Not to be used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN-2 syndrome
- Pancreatitis severe abdominal pain sometimes radiating to the back, vomiting -> STOP
* If you are experiencing nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, STOP this medication. Contact Carbon to let us know of your symptoms. If after hours, and your condition continues to deteriorate, please go to the nearest urgent care or emergency room for medical evaluation. Be sure to mention that you've been taking this medication.