Some patients achieved a loss of an average of 15% of their body weight over 68 weeks, a result significantly higher than that achieved with other diabetes medications
If you experience severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, or new or worsening mood changes, contact your healthcare provider promptly
All injections are subcutaneous, once per week, on the same day each week
The protocol uses 4-week intervals at each dose, reaching the maximum 12 mg dose at week 13
There are certain patients who are wary or afraid of injections, and this would be another way of getting the beneficial medication to patients, Cheng explained
Some researchers switch to a 3 mL reconstitution at this point for more manageable injection volumes