A higher dose is more likely to cause stomach-related side effects, so you should go on a liquid diet for 24 hours before the surgery
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Of people on the medications, 45% say they eat more vegetables, 42% say they have smaller meals, 40% have more protein and 30% have more fiber. Florian Schattenmann, chief technology officer and vice president for innovation and research and development for Cargill, Minneapolis, sees consumer adoption of GLP-1s accelerating as oral applications become more available and as intellectual property protections run out and open the door for generic brands
Common mild side effect may include soreness or redness at injection site, mild diarrhea, nausea, headache, and itching
Mounjaro is given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection (under the skin)
Yes, but only through licensed clinics under medical supervision