The brand name reflects the FDA-approved indication
Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, and Janna Goldfeld, PA-C, can review your previous treatment, symptoms, health history, and goals before discussing medically appropriate options
A non-surgical, non-invasive weight loss alternative like the Spatz3 adjustable gastric balloon may be worth considering
The study comprised two cohorts: Cohort 1 included participants with negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test results on day 1, and Cohort 2 included participants with positive SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test results
Metformin is also known to cause stomach-related side effects, such as diarrhea, which can affect appetite and food intake
Gastrointestinal disorders, primarily nausea, were the most common treatment-emergent adverse events, which could be mitigated with slower dose escalation