These include: Nausea and vomiting (very common, affecting more than 1 in 10 patients) Diarrhoea or constipation Abdominal discomfort or bloating Reduced appetite These symptoms often diminish over several weeks as the body adjusts to the medication
Patient variables like BMI, skin quality and previous operations increase difficulty
As GLP-1 therapies gained approval for obesity, prescribing began to diffuse beyond endocrinology into primary care, obesity medicine, and digital health platforms
If youre experiencing side effects, talk to your Achieve medical team
Richard Sadove is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience
Generally, a new medication is started at the starting dose, equivalent dose, or one dose step lower than the equivalent dosage