Dose splitting addresses both problems simultaneously: lower peaks reduce side effects, and higher troughs maintain appetite suppression throughout the week
Subsequent care : After 2448 hours, gentle warmth (warm compress) may help disperse accumulated blood and promote healing
The authors also thank Masayuki Goto, Manami Kaneko for advice
Common side effects include low blood sugar, nausea, diarrhea, and headaches
Patients turn the dose selector until the desired dose (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg) aligns with the dose pointer in the window
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