GLP-1 drugs heighten the incretin effect, reducing appetite and making it easier to stay in a caloric deficit for weight loss
doi:10.1016/j.cct.2025.107989
Common side effects include: Injection site reactions mild pain, redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site, typically resolving within a few days Headache usually transient and manageable with standard analgesia Nausea or dizziness particularly in the initial treatment phase Skin reactions including itching, mild rash, or acneiform eruptions Temporary urine discolouration red or orange urine is harmless and expected Diarrhoea or flushing usually mild and self-limiting In patients with severe megaloblastic anaemia, low potassium levels (hypokalaemia) may occur during initial intensive treatment, but this is uncommon in routine maintenance therapy
This reduction in circulating insulin sends a powerful signal to the ovaries to decrease androgen output, helping restore hormonal balance over time
After the introductory two months, patients will transition to a newly lowered self-pay monthly price of $349 , reduced from $499 , marking an additional permanent cut
injection in the abdomen on the same weekday for 13 weeks
