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Dehydration pattern: Gradual reduction in urine frequency over several days Dark yellow or amber urine Other dehydration symptoms (dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue) Improves within 24 hours of aggressive hydration No pain, no blood in urine Kidney injury pattern: Sudden reduction in urine output (less than 400 mL per day, or fewer than 2 urinations) Swelling in ankles, feet, or face Nausea and vomiting that doesn't improve Confusion or altered mental status Flank pain (pain in the back below the ribs) Blood in urine or foamy urine GLP-1 medications carry a small risk of acute kidney injury, especially in patients with pre-existing kidney disease or those taking NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs concurrently (the "triple whammy" combination)
Most mild symptoms improve with slower dose increases, smaller meals, hydration, and close follow-up