Vitamin B12 may help if youre deficient, but focus on overall nutrient-rich foods and rest
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That last part is key: slowed gastric emptying is part of how these medications make you feel fuller longer
Less urgent but still worth reporting: side effects that do not improve after seven days at any dose level, persistent diarrhea that interferes with daily activities, significant hair thinning (which can occur during rapid weight loss phases and may relate to nutritional deficiencies rather than medication directly), mood changes including increased anxiety or depression, and hair loss patterns that seem disproportionate to weight loss speed
Why Sleep Matters More on GLP-1 Than Off It Source: Sleep restriction and weight loss outcomes PubMed The bottom line: A patient sleeping 8 hours on GLP-1 will lose more fat, retain more muscle, have better labs, and feel dramatically better than one sleeping 56 hours on the same medication at the same dose