"They'll feel better about the fact that they're on a medication if they go to a smaller dose, and, really, what we need to get to the root of is, let's make this patient feel whole from the beginning, that there's nothing wrong with using a medication." How 'microdosing' weight-loss medications can go wrong As with any prescribed medicine, weight-loss drugs should only be taken under the recommendation and supervision of a doctor
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Clinical trials examining both symptom scores and objective measures of esophageal healing would evaluate this potential indication
Its a powerful alternative for those unable to take GLP-1s due to medical or eligibility reasons
The SURMOUNT-4 trial found that patients who stopped tirzepatide after achieving weight loss experienced LDL increases, triglyceride elevations, and HDL declines within 17 weeks of discontinuation
The solution with the strongest evidence is dietary protein plus resistance training not IV amino acids