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Medical Adjustments & Physician Input Sometimes, breaking a weight loss plateau means adjusting your medication dose, timing, or adding supportive therapies
Plenty of companies are eager to sell insurers, employers and individuals on behavioral alternatives
Yet here I am, eating my words
They can range from mild to moderate and may include cramping, bloating, or a rash, in case of overdose
Dose reduction or discontinuation may be necessary if you develop: Persistent, intolerable gastrointestinal symptoms despite supportive measures Acute pancreatitis (discontinue permanently) Severe hypoglycemia, particularly if taking concurrent insulin or sulfonylureas Acute kidney injury or worsening renal function Gallbladder disease symptoms (abdominal pain, jaundice) Diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly with semaglutide) Severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis or angioedema Pregnancy or plans for pregnancy (for semaglutide, discontinue at least two months before planned conception