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Managing Side Effects Health professionals can help clients minimize adverse events: Dietary modifications: Smaller, more frequent meals Avoid high-fat, greasy foods Stay well-hydrated Eat slowly and chew thoroughly Timing strategies: Take with food if nausea occurs Avoid lying down immediately after eating Plan injection day around schedule flexibility Gradual titration: Never skip titration steps Extend time at lower doses if needed Communicate tolerance issues promptly Serious Adverse Events While rare, serious side effects require immediate medical attention: Severe gastrointestinal issues : Persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain Pancreatitis : Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back Gallbladder problems : Right upper abdominal pain, jaundice Hypoglycemia : Especially when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas Allergic reactions : Rash, difficulty breathing, swelling Health professionals should maintain awareness of these potential complications, similar to considerations with other peptide therapies

Neurotypical control participants were eligible if they had no history of neurological or developmental disorders, no first-degree relatives diagnosed with ASD and were in good overall physical and mental health at the time of recruitment, as reported by parents or legal guardians