If safer means the real-world experience of getting the medicine properly, then the biggest safety question is whether it is prescribed appropriately and supplied through a legitimate regulated route
That is why the same names keep showing up: Greek yogurt, half protein shakes, cottage cheese, egg bites, overnight oats, drinkable yogurt, toast-based protein breakfasts, and even soup when sweet food feels wrong
In the main study, 400mg daily appeared safe for most children, though one child developed facial tics that resolved after stopping
Over time, increase the dosage to 1mg as you become acclimated
The SURMOUNT trials tested specific titration speeds and found that slower escalation significantly reduced gastrointestinal side effects