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Pediatric patients with a BMI greater than the 95th percentile can sign up to meet with a provider, make a plan, and possibly start on any necessary medications
Understanding which one does what helps explain why retatrutide's diarrhea profile differs from simpler drugs like semaglutide
Starting at 2mg gives your body more time to adjust before moving up to stronger doses, which helps minimise side effects
However, lifestyle measures alone are less effective in maintaining adequate weight loss over time and must be augmented with weight loss medication for better outcomes and sustainability over prolonged periods
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