More concerning are cognitive side effects, sometimes nicknamed dope-a-max by patients because the drug can cause word-finding difficulties, slowed thinking, and memory issues
"That's why a lot of people will have yo-yo weight fluctuations because they don't implement the lifestyle," she said
Policy According to Rute Paixao, MD, a board-certified nephrologist with Cleveland Clinic in Florida, the therapy has already begun to reshape referral patterns and treatment strategies
They help minimize unintended nutrient deficiencies which could compromise bone health, immune function, skin/tissue quality, mood, cognition
The most important are risk of hypoglycemia, weight gain and a more complex regimen of treatment, with more injections and monitoring procedures every day
Guideline 5: Treatment Duration Planning Planning the treatment length is vital