Since these medications reduce appetite, some people unintentionally eat too little throughout the day
Many people also need ongoing clinician visits, prescription renewals, dose adjustments, and occasional lab work to monitor blood sugar and metabolic health
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Premature increases before the 4-week mark can amplify side effects like nausea without proportionally increasing efficacy
Mechanistically, the association between abdominal surgery and the development of colonic ischemia may be due to compromise of the vasculature either directly from the surgery or secondary to adhesion formation
Precautions should be taken for individuals with certain medical conditions, such as pancreatitis or thyroid issues