And so, you know, youve gotta find a way to get access to this medication through other means
Pinch a fold of skin, insert the needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle depending on subcutaneous fat thickness, and inject slowly over 5 to 10 seconds
So if youre a 200-pound female, a 250-pound male, you want to lose 40 to 50 pounds, respectively
It's worth noting that early in treatment, nausea and other gastrointestinal side effects may contribute to reduced food appeal, though the appetite-suppressing effects persist even as these side effects typically diminish with continued therapy
Last reviewed: June 10, 2026 Last updated: June 10, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
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