While some individuals may experience mild digestive side effects such as nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, these are generally uncommon and typically mild
A landmark 2023 JAMA study found GLP-1 users face significantly elevated risks: 3.67 times higher risk of gastroparesis, 4.22 times higher risk of bowel obstruction, and 9.09 times higher risk of pancreatitis compared to patients using other weight loss medications
Seek urgent medical guidance if you experience: Severe or persistent stomach pain Pain that moves to your back Repeated vomiting Signs of dehydration, such as dizziness, weakness, very dark urine, or not urinating much Fainting Symptoms of gallbladder issues, such as upper abdominal pain, fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or clay-colored stools Signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, or severe rash Side effects should not be ignored just because they are common. Common does not mean unimportant
We often suggest that patients prepare for this by having healthy, protein-rich snacks available during the final days of their dosing week
When it comes to following makeup steps in order, you want to remember that you should do what works best for your skill level, your skin
Nearly one in five (19%) lost 5-10% of their baseline body weight, and 11% lost 10% or more, but that left more than two-thirds below the 5% weight-loss threshold