Strategies to minimize side effects: Eat smaller meals, avoid fatty or greasy foods, eat slowly and stop when you start feeling full, stay hydrated, and be patient as your body adjusts (side effects typically improve after 4-8 weeks)
Adverse effects observed in trials to date include: Gastrointestinal symptoms nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation (common with GLP-1 receptor agonists) Reduced appetite and weight loss , which may be excessive in some individuals Elevated heart rate , a concern noted with glucagon receptor agonism As with other incretin-based therapies, there is also a class-level signal for acute pancreatitis and gallbladder disease (including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis)
The lack of FDA pre-market approval means potential risks may not be identified until after widespread consumer use
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Many people use lighter lotions during the day and heavier ointments at night for comprehensive coverage
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