{"id":10824,"date":"2023-07-14T18:21:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T18:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bostonmedicalgroup.com\/?page_id=10824"},"modified":"2023-07-26T23:31:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T23:31:58","slug":"side-effects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bostonmedicalgroup.com\/weight-loss\/side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

\r\n\t\tWhat are the side-effects?\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

The side-effects are typically mild, especially when compared to the complications associated with overweight and obesity.<\/p>\r\n

Gastrointestinal problems are the most common side-effects and may include nausea, indigestion, bloating, gas, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea.<\/p>\r\n

You may be able to reduce these side-effects by commencing on a lower dose and slowly increasing the amount to the full therapeutic level.<\/p>\r\n

Other side-effects may include headache and dizziness.<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tContraindications:\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\t