Recent advances in achieving weight loss through lifestyle behavioral interventions, pharmacotherapy, metabolic bariatric surgery or a combination of these effectively reduce the economic and health impact of obesity and improve the quality of life of affected individuals 5
Changing habits and lifestyles, such as exercising more, eating a well-balanced diet, and limiting alcohol use, can also help
However, after a year without the medication and accompanying lifestyle support, participants regained roughly two-thirds, leaving them with a net loss of only 5.6 percent from their starting weight
If symptoms persist or worsen, your provider may recommend pausing or lowering your dosage temporarily
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