Practical Steps to Maintain Contraceptive Effectiveness on GLP-1 Therapy If switching contraceptive methods is not your preference, several evidence-based strategies can help maintain oral pill effectiveness
Change in vision (particularly in those with diabetic retinopathy) Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, shakiness, blurred vision, slurred speech, weakness, anxiety, hunger, headache, irritability or mood changes, confusion or drowsiness, fast heartbeat, or feeling jittery
By supporting gut microbiome health, probiotics may reduce the severity of nausea, bloating, and constipation that sometimes accompany GLP-1 agonist use
A quick note on terminology: compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and they aren't the same as any brand-name product