Treatment Strategy
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Gastrointestinal symptomsnausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetiteoccur most frequently, particularly during dose escalation
Most people notice visible changes within four to six weeks of starting GLP-1 therapy
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The peptide's gastric stability allows oral effectiveness, particularly for digestive issues