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Selling or distributing an unapproved drug is considered a federal violation
Patients interested in this kind of weight loss treatment should be aware that there are also severe medical issues such as gallbladder issues, heart disease, and kidney damage linked to this drug, making regular monitoring by healthcare providers highly important for anyone taking it long term
Complex carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index are preferable, including wholegrain bread, brown rice, oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, pulses, and whole fruits
Although follow-up attendance declined beyond two years, weight loss outcomes at 12-month and longer-term follow-up were comparable to matched controls without BD, demonstrating durable metabolic benefit without increased risk of psychiatric deterioration (89)
Wegovy is approved at 2.4 mg/week and is specifically indicated for weight management