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The delayed gastric emptying, whilst therapeutically beneficial for glucose control and weight management, is also responsible for many of the gastrointestinal side effects associated with these medications
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There was also an association with pre-operative gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating) and the degree of residual gastric contents
Key points: Understanding Mounjaro headaches Headaches affect 5-10% of Mounjaro users in the UK Most headaches are mild to moderate and temporary Headaches typically peak after starting treatment or increasing dose Over-the-counter pain relief like paracetamol is usually effective Headaches rarely lead to patients stopping Mounjaro treatment Why Mounjaro might cause headaches Headaches while taking Mounjaro typically come from several indirect factors rather than the medication directly affecting the brain
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