For the side effect phenotypes, we defined separate casecontrol phenotypes for each side effect recorded in the survey, contrasting those who self-rated their side effects as moderate or severe (cases) to those who self-rated their side effects as mild or non-existent (controls)
Results Results vary depending on whether youre taking GLP-1 medications, phentermine, or youre on a different weight loss journey
However, anecdotal reports suggest that women may experience more pronounced nausea at the 4mg and 8mg dose steps, particularly around menstruation when hormonal fluctuations can amplify GI sensitivity
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On top of all of this, GLP-1 might also help us control how much we eat
Concerns include reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may be related to dosing errors or doses beyond what is in the FDA-approved drug label, which means using more product in a single dose, taking doses more frequently or increasing the amount more quickly (titration schedule)