Slower gastric emptying means food moves through the digestive system at a reduced pace, allowing more water absorption in the colon and producing harder, less frequent stools
Your body already makes this hormone naturally
Some patients notice the symptom returns briefly if they increase their dose, but tolerance typically develops within 23 weeks of the new dose level
A person starting at 220 pounds, for example, may lose around 22 to 33 pounds over several months
Do not stop or change prescribed medicines without the managing clinician Insulin, sulfonylureas, blood-pressure medicine, contraception, anticoagulants, and other treatments may need coordinated reviewbut unsupervised changes can be dangerous
Light activity after meals, such as a 10-minute walk, can help move food through your system and reduce gas pockets