For diabetes management (marketed as Victoza), the maximum dose is lower at 1.8 mg daily
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[128] The goal in pediatric patients should be to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible
Very common side effects (affecting more than 1 in 10 people) include : feeling sick (nausea) being sick (vomiting) diarrhoea constipation stomach pain headache feeling weak or tired Common side effects (affecting up to 1 in 10 people) are : dizziness indigestion, reflux, bloating, or burping gallstones hair loss injection site reactions low blood sugar (mainly in people with diabetes) changes in skin sensations Uncommon but serious side effects are : inflamed pancreas/pancreatitis (persistent severe stomach pain) kidney or bladder stones increased pancreatic enzymes Rare or unknown frequency Wegovy side effects include : severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips, or throat) bowel obstruction hip fractures Anyone prescribed Wegovy should report unexpected or serious side effects to their doctor and call 999 in an emergency, such as a severe allergic reaction
It is important to note that while the appetite effects are felt quickly, measurable weight loss on the scale may not appear until the end of the first week or even into the second or third week
The pattern looks different for each medication, so understanding how semaglutide and tirzepatide side effects compare can help set expectations
