Breathing felt like someone was stabbing me with each inhale
Participants who received a placebo only lost 2.4% of their body weight during the same period
Since these medications were initially designed for diabetes, many studies have proven their long-term safety
After six months, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) levels were significantly increased in the low-risk group, while the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)/HDL-C ratio decreased in the high-risk group, suggesting favorable lipid modulation
The average reported loss is about 1.5% of body weight per week at therapeutic dose, though individual results depend on starting weight, adherence, and lifestyle factors
The good news is that, for many people, this side effect improves after the first few weeks as their body gets used to the medication