In appropriate doses given by a trained injector it has a strong safety record, with only minor effects like injection-site tenderness
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Negative side effects of lipotropic injections, while very rare, may include: Mild diarrhea Nausea Upset stomach Dry mouth Constipation Insomnia Anxiety Raised heart rate Results are personal for each patient, but generally, most can expect to lose about 2 4 pounds per week