[2][13] Common side effects of weight loss medications include: [3][7][10] Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Bloating Acid reflux Heartburn Fatigue Dizziness Hair loss Loose skin, also referred to as "Ozempic face" In rare cases, severe side effects can occur, which include: [3][7][10] Pancreatitis Gallbladder disease Thyroid cancer Kidney failure Severe gastrointestinal disease Hypoglycemia Suicidal thoughts and behaviors The long-term side effects of these medications are not currently known, although it is thought that there are no severe long-term effects
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Nausea and mild gastrointestinal changes occur in 2030% of patients at the start, but these typically resolve within 710 days as your body adapts
A systematic review of GLP-1s reported that 20-50% of total weight loss can be attributed to a reduction in lean mass, including muscle
Is a Wegovy diet different to a Mounjaro diet
The gradual, sustained weight loss pattern is healthier than rapid weight loss and more likely to be kept long-term