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Dose reduction or temporary pause may be used in trial settings for intolerable symptoms patients must not adjust their dose independently
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding (or plan to be in the near future), as well as those with a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers, should not use semaglutide
Mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and binge eating disorder commonly coexist with obesity
Not to mention, Patel says, its still important to understand that we have multiple therapy options for the treatment of obesity. Your doctor can help you determine which may be appropriate for you, given your weight-loss goals and medical history
A supplement like berberine is a promising adjunctive therapy, and lets hope more robust research is done down the road to substantiate its health claims.