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Side effects included nausea (16% of patients), diarrhea (2%) and vomiting (2%) [38]
Who Its Best For Phentermine may be better if: You want short-term weight loss support You need appetite control quickly You prefer oral medication GLP-1 injections may be better if: Youre looking for long-term results You struggle with cravings and overeating You have insulin resistance or prediabetes Phentermine vs Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) This is one of the most searched comparisons
[2] When to seek urgent advice: Contact your GP or healthcare provider promptly if you: Suspect you may be pregnant whilst taking GLP-1 medication Experience sudden changes in menstrual patterns Develop severe abdominal pain (especially if radiating to the back), persistent vomiting, or signs of gallbladder problems Experience severe, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea leading to dehydration Your healthcare team can coordinate care between endocrinology, gynaecology, and fertility services as needed, ensuring that your weight management and reproductive health goals are addressed safely and effectively
These lifestyle behaviors a cornerstone of the WeightWatchers Program are one reason why members who discontinued GLP-1 medication not only maintained their weight loss, but dropped an additional 1.8% of their body weight after 13 weeks.* Also, make sure you time it right