In some regions, it is classified as a research chemical and not approved for human use, while in others, it may be available by prescription for specific medical conditions
Most importantly, parents need to create a safe space so that their teens can have an honest, vulnerable conversations with them about their body without judgment, Jimenez says
Even so, an October 2025 Gallup poll reported that 12.4% of respondents to a nationally representative survey were taking this class of medication for weight loss
If more than 5 days have elapsed, skip the missed dose and resume administration at the next scheduled weekly dose
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