Serious side effects may be similar to those of FDA-approved versions and may include: Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas can develop, leading to severe stomach pain that might spread to your back
The most common reactions are mild-to-moderate gastrointestinal events like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation that peak during titration and subside over time
Your body loses some of its adaptation to the medication during extended breaks, and jumping back to a full dose can cause significant nausea and vomiting that would not have occurred if you had maintained the schedule
Side effects: Both can cause similar GI issues, especially early or during dose increases
Most of these mistakes do not cause obvious problems right away, which is what makes them tricky
Wegovy achieves a higher effective dose and has been specifically tested for weight loss