Patients who experience gastrointestinal side effects may require slower dose escalation, which delays reaching therapeutic doses but does not prevent eventual weight loss success
However, long-term safety data in healthy populations remains limited
These elements are found in the periodic table and often have high atomic weights (Duffus 2002)
Together, these effects can lead to worsened GI side effects, a higher risk of reflux, and faster intoxication
Regular follow-up appointments allow assessment of weight loss progress, medication tolerability, and cardiovascular risk factor control
This activation increases insulin secretion in response to elevated blood glucose, suppresses glucagon release, and slows gastric emptying , leading to stabilized blood sugar levels and improved metabolic function