Patients generally start on a low level dose which is gradually increased until they reach a maintenance dose.
The NHS recommends the jabs for people who are overweight with obesity-related health risks, not people who just want to get a bit thinner.
The jabs are always prescribed alongside healthier eating and exercise programmes.
How much weight do people lose while taking weight-loss drugs?

People typically start to lose weight within a few weeks.
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