People taking this medication must avoid alcohol and ketogenic diets during treatment, keep in mind that the drug can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, and can consider asking their doctor about the lower-cost generic alternative, topiramate
Like other similar medications, it also may cause stomach upset with greasy or sugary foods which disincentivises eating them
Moreover, small-molecule GLP-1RAs offer a solution to the bioavailability limitations faced by oral peptide-based agents, which often depend on absorption enhancers (e.g., SNAC) and strict fasting protocols [74]
The problem many people miss: losing weight doesnt always mean losing visceral fat A person can lose weight and still struggle with metabolic health
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