Other FDA-approved weight loss medications include phentermine, naltrexone-bupropion (Contrave), and topiramate-phentermine (Qsymia)
However, vitamin B12 deficiency is serious as it can lead to anemia and worse when left untreated
A company spokesperson said Lilly is disappointed insurers are denying coverage of medications for the serious, chronic disease of obesity
For patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes, the risks are even greater, as infections can worsen existing health problems and complicate disease management
+ 2.38 vs EQW alone) and showed numerically lower rates of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality (aHR 0.380.41 vs comparators), without increased hypoglycemia or renal adverse events
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