This represents the most effective weight loss medication currently available
International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23 , 4334 (2022)
This is around the same as other injectable GLP-1 weight-loss medications , like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Saxenda (liraglutide)
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Saxenda: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, injection site reactions, headache, low blood sugar, upset stomach, fatigue, dizziness, abdominal pain, increased lipase (a digestive enzyme), upper abdominal pain, fever, and gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines)