All patients who are being treated with an anti-obesity medication need to be periodically monitored for changes in mood or symptoms of depression, Robert Kushner, MD, a professor of medicine at Northwestern University and a co-author of the study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, said in a story published by Northwestern Medicine.
Macronutrients The three main categories of nutrients the body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fat
Liraglutide has been available longer (since 2015), but semaglutide also has extensive safety data from its use in diabetes
If glucose readings are elevated, checking for ketones may be warranted, particularly if accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, or confusion, which could indicate diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) requiring urgent medical attention
a form of vitamin B12 that may not actually active in humans (6, 7)