We typically start patients on a lower dosage to minimize potential side effects and allow for a gradual adjustment to the medication
Many people using these medications describe, sometimes for the first time in their adult lives, not thinking about food between meals
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The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines in 2023 on childhood obesity to say that medication, as well as bariatric surgery, should be offered earlier as treatment options alongside lifestyle changes
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