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concerning) How dosing increases gradually over weeks What to do if you experience side effects You'll learn Week 1-2: Possible nausea, loss of appetite (normal) Week 3-4: Body adjusts, side effects usually improve Week 5-8: Appetite suppression peaks, weight loss increases Month 2+: Steady, consistent weight loss Step 4: Medication Safety Screening (5 minutes) The physician will ask Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant?" (GLP-1 isn't recommended) Any history of thyroid cancer or medullary thyroid cancer?" (Important safety issue) Gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, or kidney problems?" (Need to monitor) Taking any other weight loss medications?" (Can't mix) Allergic to any medications?" (Especially previous allergies to injectables) Why: GLP-1 is safe, but its not appropriate for everyone