Someone with uncontrolled blood pressure, thyroid concerns, gallbladder disease, or kidney risk needs careful review
The problem, however, is that not all medicines are small enough to pass through the skin and into the bloodstream a requirement for patches to work, says Melanie Jay, MD, a professor and obesity researcher at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City
This does not mean natural approaches lack value
According to the safety information, seek immediate medical care if you experience: Pancreatitis symptoms: Severe abdominal pain that doesn't go away, with or without vomiting Pain that radiates to your back Gallbladder problems: Severe abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right area Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice) Clay-colored stools Fever with abdominal pain Severe allergic reactions: Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat Difficulty breathing or swallowing Rapid heartbeat Severe rash or hives Kidney problems: Significantly decreased urination Swelling in legs or ankles Unusual fatigue or confusion Thyroid symptoms: Lump or swelling in the neck Hoarseness that doesn't improve Difficulty swallowing Shortness of breath Mental health changes: New or worsening depression Unusual mood changes Thoughts of self-harm According to the safety information, GLP-1 medications carry a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors