The switch requires a new prescription and may change your insurance coverage
Increasing fiber without sufficient hydration can actually worsen constipation
Clinically significant drug-metabolizing enzyme- and transporter-mediated DDIs are yet to be reported
While the original intent for GLP-1 medications was for diabetes care, its efficacy as a weight management drug means that researchers like Colleen Tewksbury, assistant professor in nutrition science, are looking closely at how people take it as a treatment for overweight and obesityfor instance, the medications impact on micronutrient deficiencies resulting from weight loss
For patients, it is important to understand that use always depends on the specific medication, indication, availability, and medical suitability assessment
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