Side effects can occur when starting a new medication, especially in the first few weeks. This is normal and part of how the medication works.
What might you experience?
Especially in the first weeks, people experience mild gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and vomiting. For most patients, these complaints decrease within a few weeks.
Risks you should know about
Most people don't experience serious side effects, but in very rare cases the following risks exist:
Pancreatitis: this can present as severe abdominal pain that doesn't go away.
Gallstones and inflammation of the gallbladder: this can present as severe pain in your upper abdomen (colicky pain), often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Severe allergic reaction: symptoms include swelling of the face, lips or throat, or shortness of breath.
In these cases, contact your GP or out-of-hours GP service immediately.
When should I contact our doctor?
Contact our doctor via chat if you experience:
Severe complaints that don't go away.
Heart palpitations or difficulty breathing.
Side effects that haven't decreased after several weeks.
I don't notice any effect yet, is that normal?
Yes, most medications work gradually. Full effect is often only noticeable after 4 to 8 weeks. Effect also partly depends on diet and lifestyle.
When should I get in touch?
Contact our doctor via chat if you experience:
Severe complaints that don't go away.
Heart palpitations or difficulty breathing.
Side effects that haven't decreased after several weeks.
Adjusting your dosage
The doctor can adjust the dosage if side effects persist. Always do this via the doctor's chat, never adjust the dosage yourself.