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It is also used to support consistent and reproducible experimental outcomes
Most patients notice changes in appetite and food-related thoughts within the first few weeks of treatment, though the full effect on food noise typically develops over several weeks to months as doses are gradually increased to therapeutic levels
This makes them highly effective for individuals with type 2 diabetes, especially those who struggle to control their blood sugar with other medications
Both interventions can cause gastrointestinal side effects and increase gallstone formation risk, particularly when promoting rapid weight loss exceeding 1.5 kg weekly