This creates a cycle where the intentional slowing of your gut (the drug's action) combines with low fiber and low fluid intake (a side effect of appetite loss), making constipation almost inevitable for some people
Treatments such as topical minoxidil may be considered after ruling out other causes
A persons health and quality of life are negatively impacted by obesity, as well as the cost of healthcare for individuals, nations, and the world as a whole
They include: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal cramping Constipation Less common but more serious side effects include an allergic reaction, problems with your pancreas, kidneys, or gallbladder, and vision changes
Proper injection technique includes rotating sites and using a new needle for each injection
Last quarter, the company submitted its drug orforglipron, a new GLP-1 agonist, for obesity treatment in the United States and more than three dozen additional countries, with an expected domestic launch by mid-2026