Weight regain is common once the medication is discontinued, indicating people may need to remain on these drugs to maintain weight loss
However, the effectiveness is highly dependent on proper administration and daily consistency, whereas weekly injections can be more forgiving
This results in decreased appetite and reduced caloric intake
So, if you start taking this drug and ever have severe pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or an inability to pass gas or have bowel movements, seek medical attention
Liraglutide has the longest GLP-1 safety record, having been approved for diabetes in 2010 and for weight management in 2014, but its average weight loss is lower than the newer agents