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According to FDA prescribing information, the most frequent gastrointestinal side effects for semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) include: Nausea (44% of patients) Diarrhea (30% of patients) Vomiting (24% of patients) Constipation (24% of patients) Abdominal pain (20% of patients) Dyspepsia or indigestion (9% of patients) For tirzepatide (Zepbound), similar gastrointestinal effects occur, with rates varying by dose
Each site contains a layer of subcutaneous fat that allows the medication to disperse properly over the week
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This could potentially lead to improved energy levels and more efficient use of the fat being mobilized, which is a key objective in many metabolic studies
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