Combining dual-agonist peptides with other appetite suppressants like phentermine is generally not recommended due to increased side effect risk without clear additive benefit
Macronutrients The three main categories of nutrients the body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fat
All patients who are being treated with an anti-obesity medication need to be periodically monitored for changes in mood or symptoms of depression, Robert Kushner, MD, a professor of medicine at Northwestern University and a co-author of the study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, said in a story published by Northwestern Medicine.
If glucose readings are elevated, checking for ketones may be warranted, particularly if accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, or confusion, which could indicate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) requiring urgent medical attention
Liraglutide has been available longer (since 2015), but semaglutide also has extensive safety data from its use in diabetes
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