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Common side effects include: Nausea (most common, usually improves over time) Vomiting or diarrhea Constipation Rarely, pancreatitis or gallbladder issues For a deeper dive into risks and what to watch for, see our dedicated guide: GLP-1 Side Effects Explained by Doctors
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Curve fitting and bias calculation were performed as described above in the relevant Methods section
If youve heard anything about its potential side effects (such as headaches, swelling, tingling, or facial redness), that info is likely anecdotal and not based on studies