Consider working with therapist, dietitian, or obesity medicine specialist during discontinuation attempt
Aim for 68 glasses (approximately 1.52 litres) of fluid daily, primarily water
Opt for simple, easy-to-digest meals such as soups, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains over fatty, fried, and heavily processed foods 4 , as they may take longer to digest and can worsen side effects
The medication continues suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure
The glycine may contribute to slightly better stability during storage, but the fundamental requirements do not change
Further investigations by Moody and Holst indicated that the peptide either was or constituted part of a proglucagon precursor because similar fragments could be found in the pancreas (Moody, Holst, Thim, Lindkaer, Jensen)