It's important to note that missing a single week is unlikely to cause serious harm in most cases, but it does interrupt the steady-state drug levels that provide consistent therapeutic benefit
For longer trips or travel to hot climates, patients should consider using insulated medication travel cases or cooling pouches specifically designed for temperature-sensitive medications
It offers tips to handle the usual early challenges
Administered as a weekly injection, it helps patients eat less and feel satisfied longer
Other important risks include acute pancreatitis, gallbladder disease (including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis), acute kidney injury (particularly in patients experiencing severe gastrointestinal symptoms), hypoglycemia when used with insulin or insulin secretagogues, increased heart rate, diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with diabetes, and suicidal behavior or ideation
These are puncture-resistant and leak-proof