These medications are not meant for body optimization. Protecting Nutrition, Growth, and Development A common concern is whether appetite suppression could interfere with growth
Research suggests that patients who stop medication often regain weight unless they have established sustainable lifestyle habits during treatment
"It's important to really stick to the guidelines for who the medication was intended for, because as providers, we always think about maximizing benefit and decreasing risk," Lofton said
Symptoms of B12 deficiency include exhaustion no matter how much you sleep, muscle weakness and frequent cramping, constipation, loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, depression, and problems with memory and focus
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As the dose increases, the price of the pills jumps to $299 a month for the 25-mg maintenance dose, and the cost of the shots rises to $349 for the standard 2.4-mg dose