Side effects of GLP-1 medications often are worse in the first few weeks, and spicy or acidic foods can increase gastrointestinal side effects
Not everyone on Wegovy reaches the full 2.4 mg
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Serious side effects are rare (affecting fewer than 10% of patients) but include acute kidney injury, acute gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, hypoglycemia (especially in patients on other diabetes medications), and serious allergic reactions
Think of it like using two complementary tools instead of one really good tool