Navigating Weight Loss Medications and Side Effects

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The chapter explores the use of weight loss medications as a tool for individuals struggling with weight regulation, discussing candidacy criteria, long-term use considerations, and the importance of medical assessments. It delves into the varying side effect profiles of different medications, highlighting common GI issues like nausea and constipation, and stresses the necessity of proper counseling and monitoring during treatment.

On today's podcast we have special guest Dr. Nisha Patel. Dr. Patel is a physician who is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and who has been studying these medications as well as prescribing them to her patients for years and she shares her insight about all things weight loss meds.

In this episode we discuss:

The types of weight loss medications that are available
How those medcations work
When someone would consider using a weight loss medication
What are the things to look out for and be catious of
Why weight loss medications should be used as one tool along wiith lifestyle habits

This is a hot topic and I am excited to have Dr. Patel come on to share her knowledge with you all.

You can follow Dr. Patel and learn more from here here:

https://www.instagram.com/drplantel/

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