Higher therapeutic doses require a more concentrated formulation or multiple injections per session
Treating obesity through diet and exercise is linked with better outcomes, at least according to a study published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal
They will monitor your health closely, which may include ordering blood tests to check your kidney and liver function throughout your treatment
When appetite is dramatically reduced, the body can enter a calorie deficit so deep that it begins breaking down muscle tissue for energy
The injection site may have minor redness or tenderness
Patients should be instructed to seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal pain (possible pancreatitis), symptoms of thyroid tumors (neck mass, dysphagia, dyspnea), or signs of acute kidney injury