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Mild nausea is common during dose escalation

As your body adapts to the new drug, the incidence and intensity of these events decrease over time

This medication acts by replicating the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is crucial for appetite control and blood sugar regulation, making it a powerful tool in weight management

You might prepare your usual plate of food only to realize you are completely satisfied after eating only half of it

Other FDA-approved anti-obesity medications include phentermine/topiramate ER (Qsymia), naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave), and orlistat (Xenical, Alli), each with different mechanisms, efficacy profiles, and side effects