These gastrointestinal symptoms are typically most pronounced during the first few weeks after starting treatment or increasing the dose, and often improve with continued use
Typical clinical doses range from about 1,000 to 1,500 mg per day divided across meals
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Why before-the-meal timing matters The 15-to-20-minute pre-meal window is where the studies show the strongest effect
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Once your weight stabilises and your metabolism settles into its new baseline, periods typically return to a regular pattern