These visits should include medication reconciliation, review of blood glucose logs (for diabetes patients), assessment of adverse effects, and laboratory monitoring as appropriate (A1c, thyroid function tests, INR for anticoagulated patients)
When to Seek Medical Advice Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they experience: Severe, persistent fatigue not improving with adequate nutrition and rest Inability to maintain adequate protein or caloric intake due to gastrointestinal side effects Signs of hypoglycemia (especially in patients taking insulin or sulfonylureas) Symptoms suggesting thyroid dysfunction Severe abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back (possible pancreatitis) Right upper quadrant pain, fever, or jaundice (possible gallbladder disease) Persistent vomiting or signs of dehydration Concerns about excessive weight loss that should be evaluated individually These situations warrant clinical evaluation to distinguish normal treatment effects from complications requiring intervention
It is typically mild, described as a queasy feeling rather than active vomiting, and peaks 12 to 24 hours after injection
Increased contact time with the sublingual tissue may help with sublingual absorption
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