Though some side effects are mild, they can negatively affect the drugs efficacy and patient tolerance, research has found
Stopping is an option, but it should be a considered decision with a plan for weight maintenance, not a reflex "I've hit my goal, I'm done." For people who want to stop, a slow taper (reducing dose over 2 to 3 months) combined with aggressive protein intake, strength training, and CGM-based eating patterns gives the best chance of partial maintenance
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Serious but rare side effects can include pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, or kidney problems due to dehydration
One of the most common themes is surprisingly consistent: many patients prefer staying on the lowest dose that continues working rather than increasing automatically every month
You can do things the old-fashioned way by measuring servings and tallying with pen and paper, or turn to a nutrition app that scans your plate and generates estimations for you
