These may include injection site reactions, mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite
It works differently from current GLP-1 drugs because it targets three hormone pathways
The long-term data on health outcomes for patients with obesity, in particular, is being watched very closely for potential downstream effects of treating the condition
Medical interventions, such as ovulation-inducing medications, may be necessary in some cases
What concerns clinical experts like Bayat is that patients, driven by societal pressure and social media trends, are bypassing the vital safeguards built into South Africas medical infrastructure
Its also the target of popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy