However, prior authorizations and approvals can make ongoing access difficult
There are a host of weight loss medications on the market
Body composition: If possible, get regular body composition measurements (DEXA scan, bioelectrical impedance, or even simple body measurements) to ensure you are losing fat while preserving muscle
A new option that arrives attached to the most talked-about drug class of the decade could, if nothing else, drag the whole conversation about medicating alcohol addiction into the open
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Incorrect Dosing and Side Effects Without baseline metabolic data: Dosing may be too aggressive Side effects (nausea, fatigue) may be exacerbated False Sense of Safety The logic often goes: If its FDA-approved, it must be safe for me. But FDA approval assumes appropriate patient selection and monitoringnot universal applicability without evaluation