Over 8 weeks, mean body weight in this cohort (50 adults) decreased from 73.69 7.73 kg at baseline to 67.36 7.87 kg at Week 8 (mean reduction: 6.33 kg
The scores were blindly assigned by two different examiners
Common side effects (both forms): Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain or discomfort Side effects tend to be most noticeable when starting treatment or when the dose is being increased
Many patients report that the appetite-suppressing effects of Zepbound are most noticeable in the days immediately following injection and may diminish toward the end of the weekly dosing interval
More serious risks, including pancreatitis, gallbladder complications, and thyroid-related contraindications, are reviewed with you before treatment begins and are part of what your monitoring visits watch for
Concerns: The stimulant may increase your blood pressure and heart rate, so you must be monitored by an HCP who is experienced in prescribing this medication
