Caution is advised in patients with severe gastrointestinal disease, a history of pancreatitis, or severe renal impairment
Oh, and dont forget the cost of the brand-name medications
I know there are RDs who work at Beth Israel or all Harvard-affiliated hospitals (Im one of them!) Im confused - it appears that the #physicalactivity guidelines here are just referencing the general activity guidelines
For many, this unpredictability leads to frustration, panic, or a sense that the medication "isnt working." Early in treatment, those shifts can feel especially discouraging
Roughly half of people reported cutting consumption of regular sodas, alcohol and salty snacks by 50% or more since starting on weight loss drugs
Compounding involves creating a medication specifically tailored to an individual's needs