Takeaway: Responsible use of anti-diarrheal medicines ensures faster recovery, prevents complications, and protects patients lives
Compared to older weight loss meds like phentermine or Qsymia, Contrave isnt a controlled substance and is built for long-term use rather than a short course
Tell your prescribing clinician about persistent vomiting, dehydration, dizziness, weakness, very rapid weight loss, severe constipation, or inability to meet basic nutrition
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Subcutaneous liraglutide 3 mg (once daily) and semaglutide 2.4 mg (once weekly) have been approved for obesity management and a higher dose of subcutaneous semaglutide (7.2 mg once weekly) is currently assessed in a phase 3 trial (Table 1)