Steady-state concentrations are achieved after approximately four to five weeks of once-weekly dosing
Many women choose it when they want the most effective option or have stalled on another GLP-1
How GLP-1 Medications Affect Fluid Needs GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Mounjaro are highly effective, but they commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
Davidson et al., 1977
Symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and stomach discomfort can become mentally draining over time
And of course, you cant make an inference based on three people, but it is what motivated me to start looking into more of the psychological effects, particularly around what we do and do not know about how GLP-1s affect dopamine and motivation-seeking behavior