Most are gastrointestinal and usually mild: Nausea (often improves after 24 weeks) Diarrhea or constipation Bloating or abdominal discomfort Reduced appetite (that one's the point) Fatigue in the first few weeks To minimize them: follow the titration schedule, eat smaller meals, go easy on greasy/high-fat foods, stay hydrated, and consider injecting at bedtime
Manufacturing, delivery systems (like injection pens), and limited competition early on can all keep prices relatively high
It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food or water, but the tablet should not be crushed or chewed, and no more than 1 pill should be taken daily
Nano-fat and micro-fat grafting techniques allow for precise volume placement with minimal downtime
The two compounds interact with different receptors that regulate growth hormone release from the pituitary gland
When Sublingual Might Work: Patient Preferences and Limitations Some patients prefer sublingual formulations due to needle anxiety, difficulty self-injecting, or perceived convenience