Though in acute conditions, this is effective in the short term, it is thought that chronically high levels of ROS-induced oxidative stress may cause severe tissue damage, leading to a number of diseases including inflammatory joint disease, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and many neurodegenerative diseases, e.g., Alzheimers and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which affects motor-neuron cells in the brain and the spinal chord, leading ultimately to total paralysis)
As George Burns said after a lifetime of smoking cigars, "If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." You still have time to take care of yourself
This obesity medication is administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection , offering convenience and consistency in obesity management
Combining medication with behavior change is powerful because the patient is more likely to experience early success, leading to a greater likelihood to stick with the program and transform a new habit into permanent lifestyle change
Which option fits you depends on your health history, so any switch should be discussed with your provider
