At the same time, the Phase III results werent quite as impressive as Novo Nordisk appeared to be expecting (25% or greater weight loss), and it will face stiff market competition from Eli Lillys existing drug tirzepatide, which has provided slightly lower but similar results in clinical trials
If it feels thick or sluggish, thats a sign something might be wrong
Patients should receive counseling that reduced appetite represents an expected pharmacological effect rather than a concerning symptom
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Patients have said they experienced these side effects after starting GLP-1 drugs: Irritation around the spot you inject the drugs, including itch, rash, and swelling Excessive sweating Dry skin caused by hormone changes and eating and drinking water less often Slower nail growth and brittle nails from significant weight loss Loose skin that folds on itself, causing rashes where skin touches skin Acne breakouts due to hormone changes Do GLP-1 drugs cause hair loss
There is no blanket yes or no, and it depends on the specific product and your situation