Written informed consent for participation was not required from the participants or the participants legal guardians/next of kin because data were obtained from administrative datasets encompassing primary, secondary, and tertiary care for Brazilian patients across all five geographic regions (North, Northeast, Central-West, South, and Southeast)
Phentermine side effects tend to be most intense in the first week, then gradually diminish as the body adapts, though they may return if the dose is increased
In rare cases, GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to more serious side effects, such as pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), thyroid tumours, or kidney problems
Zepbound (tirzepatide) does not cause joint or muscle pain