The tradeoffs are equally real: weekly injection, $900+ per month without insurance, limited supply relative to demand, and side effects that affect a substantial portion of users nausea, vomiting, constipation, and GI disruption are among the most common, particularly during dose escalation
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When it shows up on the scale, our heads are filled with negative and untrue thoughts like, Oh no, Ive stopped losing weight! This is a myth
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Earlier this year, Mirati plans to release more detailed data, and Evaluate reports that the company may use the accelerated approval pathway
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