Heres how it works: You swallow a capsule (yes, just swallow it!) The capsule has a deflated balloon inside Once it reaches your stomach, the doctor fills it with liquid The balloon takes up space in your stomach, so you feel full quickly After about 4 months, the balloon deflates on its own and passes naturally The best part
Because the medication works by the same mechanismslowing gastric emptying and affecting brain signalingthe gastrointestinal responses remain the primary side effects regardless of the manufacturer
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This fatigue is a widespread, yet manageable, side effect
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a powerful gut hormone released when eating thats critical for metabolism, blood sugar control, and weight management