Using this medication while pregnant could potentially harm your unborn baby
Patients who value continuity of care will feel like they are starting over with each provider exchange
Patients will be excluded (1) if they have had a heart attack, stroke, hospitalization for congestive heart failure or unstable angina within 90 days before screening, (2) if they have been taking any weight loss drugs, including over-the-counter medications, within 90 days before screening, (3) if they have had a change in body weight greater than 11 pounds within 90 days, (4) if they have or are planning a surgical treatment for excess weight, (5) if they have Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, (6) if they have a family or personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2) and (7) if they have had pancreatitis
Personal weight loss goals play a significant role
Budesonide is designed for localized GI action with reduced systemic absorption, while prednisolone circulates more broadly and carries a wider range of potential systemic side effects
For most folks, that means their GLP-1 medication is stored in the kitchen fridge
