Notably, weight reduction had not plateaued by 52 weeks, indicating potential for further loss with longer use
Patients with personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 must not use these medications
As an added bonus the medications also made it very easy to give up alcohol
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This delayed gastric emptying means food remains in the stomach longer than usual, increasing the likelihood of gastrointestinal discomfort when consuming foods that are difficult to digest or that stimulate excessive gastric acid production
A realistic approval window is 2027 to 2028 in the United States, with international approvals following after that