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[2][13] Common side effects of weight loss medications include: [3][7][10] Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Stomach pain Bloating Acid reflux Heartburn Fatigue Dizziness Hair loss Loose skin, also referred to as "Ozempic face" In rare cases, severe side effects can occur, which include: [3][7][10] Pancreatitis Gallbladder disease Thyroid cancer Kidney failure Severe gastrointestinal disease Hypoglycemia Suicidal thoughts and behaviors The long-term side effects of these medications are not currently known, although it is thought that there are no severe long-term effects
Liraglutide starts at 0.6 mg daily, increasing by 0.6 mg each week over five weeks until reaching the maintenance dose of 3.0 mg
Branded injectables may be expensive without coverage
The remaining authors declare no competing interests
