What to Expect: Benefits, Side Effects & Monitoring Benefits my patients commonly report Steady, predictable weight loss (often 12 lbs per week after the initial titration) Improved energy and reduced joint pain Better blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood-sugar control Decreased risk of cardiovascular events (supported by large outcome trials) Renewed confidence and improved quality of life Common side effects (usually mild and improve within 48 weeks) Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation Temporary fatigue Heartburn or burping Serious side effects are rare but possible (e.g., gallbladder issues, pancreatitis)
Yaribeygi H, Maleki M, Sathyapalan T, et al
Novo Nordisk manufactures Ozempic and Wegovy, while Mounjaro is Eli Lilly and Companys competing product
You want help figuring out which nutrients you may be missing
Getting it wrong means injecting too little and stalling progress, or too much and spending the week nauseated