This localized swelling typically peaks within the first 24 to 48 hours and gradually subsides over the following one to two weeks as your body naturally flushes away the cellular debris
If youre seeing positive resultssuch as a steady reduction in weight, improved appetite control, and better blood sugar managementyou may be encouraged to continue treatment for as long as these benefits persist
"As obesity rates continue to rise, there's a growing demand for effective weight-loss solutions," says GP and Integrative Wellbeing Coach, Dr Rosie Khan
The result is that GI effects that were prominent in week one diminish by week four, even though drug levels are actually higher by week four than week one
However, of those who reported, this side effect tended to resolve itself within 30 days more than 60% of the time
Ongoing research is evaluating whether future GLP-1 medications may reduce these effects