Guar gum, commonly known as guaran or guar bean, Guar Gum is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family
Dosing Schedule Administration: Once-weekly injection under the skin (subcutaneous) Final dose: 2.4 mg weekly (maintenance dose) Duration: Used long-term alongside diet and exercise Injection Details Use the FlexTouch pre-filled pen Inject into front of upper arm, upper legs, or stomach Same day each week preferred, but can be changed if at least 3 days between doses Most common Nausea (feeling sick) Vomiting (being sick) Diarrhoea Constipation Stomach pain Headache Feeling weak or tired Usually these will resolve over time
No matter how you express it, the overall pattern, with a few minor exceptions, is the same as the graph above: exercise makes you fitter, simply taking the drug doesnt
All of these side effects tend to be most common when you first start taking the medication or if your dose has been increased
Initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists are now widely used for weight loss due to their ability to mimic the hormones natural effects