Serious but rare side effects can occur with either medication: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Thyroid complications Changes in vision Rapid heartbeat Severe allergic reactions Neither medication should be used if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
These ranges are wide because individual response varies enormously based on starting BMI, metabolic health, adherence, and concurrent lifestyle modifications
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Gradual weight loss : Working with your healthcare team to achieve steady, sustainable weight loss (rather than rapid drops) may allow skin and tissues more time to adapt
Timeline considerations : If you've been at the maximum dose (2.4 mg weekly) for approximately 12 weeks with adherence to dietary and activity recommendations but have lost less than 5% of your starting body weight, this warrants discussion with your healthcare provider