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A newer dual GIP/GLP-1 agent also targets the GIP pathway for additional metabolic effects
Most people notice changes in appetite within the first week, with the full effects becoming clear by the one-month mark

Smaller meals, more often

Gastrointestinal side effects tend to be less at a lower dose so thats possible, says Levy who has done consulting work for Novo Nordisk