Other common digestive side effects include: Vomiting: Often occurs alongside nausea, especially when starting treatment Diarrhea: Usually mild and temporary Constipation: Can occur as your digestive system adjusts Stomach pain: Typically mild and manageable Loss of appetite: While this contributes to weight loss, it can be concerning for some patients These digestive effects happen because GLP-1 slows how quickly food moves through your stomach
The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, found that even for those taking newer, higher-dose weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, people put weight back on once they stopped treatment
Pill medications help you to lose up to 5% to 10% of your body weight
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