Brand-name medications are FDA-approved and commercially manufactured
This helps to reduce your risk of side effects as your body gets used to the drug
When to Expect Results Appetite reduction: Almost immediately, but definitely within 12 weeks Early weight change: Weeks 24 Significant weight loss typically begins once titrated to 0.5 mg1 mg and beyond This dose is foundationaland crucial for long-term success
If hair thinning occurs during treatment, the cause is usually telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding phase triggered by major stressors such as rapid weight loss, illness, or surgery
According to the UK product information, the most frequently reported adverse effects include: Nausea and diarrhoea very common (affecting at least 10% of patients) Vomiting, constipation and abdominal pain common (affecting between 1% and 10% of patients) Dyspepsia (indigestion) common (affecting between 1% and 10% of patients) Flatulence and bloating commonly reported but less frequently documented in trials These gastrointestinal effects are dose-dependent, meaning they tend to be more pronounced at higher doses (0.5-2mg)
