During the first 4-8 weeks, many patients experience initial fatigue as their bodies adjust to reduced caloric intake and medication effects
The only area where it gained some interest was as a means to help terminate hypoglycaemia in schizophrenic patients given insulin shock therapy (figure 13)
Note the time you took the dose and wait at least an hour before deciding if it was effective, accounting for slower digestion
some individuals experience mild, occasional constipation while others find it more bothersome
Every four weeks, if you tolerate the current dose well, the amount increases incrementally2.5 mg 5 mg 7.5 mg 10 mg 12.5 mg 15 mgwith each step administered once per week
"These changes can be implemented immediately and can be an easy fix to potentially prevent these side effects." It's a complicated picture, especially given that another related study presented at the same conference found people taking GLP-1 medication have better recovery outcomes, on average, from orthopaedic procedures like hip and knee replacements