4 mg per week Represented a mid-range dose that achieved greater weight reduction compared to 1 mg but remained below the most effective outcomes
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Constipation : Affects approximately 324% of patients depending on the specific medication and dose, likely due to significantly slowed gastrointestinal transit time
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Adequate protein intake, along with vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, and calcium intake is particularly important when using GLP-1 medications
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