Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, which may be more pronounced in post-bariatric patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy
Inject under the skin once a week for 4 weeks
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While these early effects can be encouraging, the full appetite-suppressing benefits usually develop over the following weeks as the body adjusts to the medication
While the medication comes with potential side effects, most can be managed with proper care and communication with your healthcare provider
The standard schedule starts at 1.5mg once daily for the first 30 days, then increases to 4mg, then 9mg, and finally 25mg as your ongoing maintenance dose