Patient education about realistic expectationsthat some transient gastrointestinal symptoms are common and typically improveenhances adherence and reduces premature discontinuation of potentially beneficial therapy
Insurance coverage is yet another barrier
We definitely want patients to do their part with the diet and exercise, but unfortunately, and from a practical standpoint, that itself frequently is not enough, Hong said, adding that usually by the time patients see doctors they have already failed at achieving results through those means
Others may explore options like weight-loss medications or surgery to get extra help
Mientras se espera la aprobacin de la FDA, es probable que el medicamento encuentre un mercado activo en internet, buscado por usuarios interesados en iniciar o acelerar la prdida de peso, y abastecido por minoristas intermediarios como Jake Terry
The difference in side effect burden is real, and it is the primary reason the escalation process exists rather than starting everyone at the target dose