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Some patients report feeling less energetic during the initial months of treatment, with gradual improvement as weight stabilizes and metabolic adaptation occurs

If there are fewer restrictions with orforglipron, that would be appealing. The drug is expected to cost less than injectable options, Zerr says, and some patients may find it easier to take a pill every day than give themselves a weekly shot