Things like redness, itching, swelling, or a bit of bruising where the needle goes in aren't something you'd get with a pill, so if thats a concern, you may want to explore tablets over injections
Gastrointestinal Side Effects GLP-1 agonists often cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, especially when first starting the medication
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Since nausea is most common in the first week, start with decaffeinated coffee or herbal tea, and add small amounts of regular coffee only after you've tolerated the medication for 35 days
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Track Your Energy Patterns Use a journal or tracker to log: What you eat When you take your injection When fatigue hits What helps it lift 2