Fiber supplements: If you cannot hit your fiber target through food alone, a psyllium husk supplement (like Metamucil) provides soluble fiber that supports both bowel regularity and blood sugar management
Factors to discuss include the patient's satisfaction with weight loss achieved, tolerance of side effects, financial considerations including insurance coverage, and personal preferences regarding long-term medication use
Your comfort level: Some mothers prefer to wait until after weaning to start any new medications, while others feel comfortable with the current evidence
Journal reference: Postema A, Gaspersz J, Baak BN, et al
Presented to the Society for Neuroscience, Miami Beach, FL, 1994
Seek emergency help if you experience signs and/or symptoms of an allergic reaction