That was the first word out of my doctors mouth when he walked into the exam room yesterday for my annual wellness visit
Then the FDA made a move, and suddenly everyone who had a standing order is in full panic mode
It recognizes that weight management is not just about willpower, but about balancing the hormones and brain chemicals that regulate how we interact with food
patients must meet qualifying criteria set through negotiations This is the largest potential expansion of obesity drug access in Medicaid history but its not automatic
If insomnia persists beyond 8 weeks despite morning dosing and evening fluid restriction, the medication may genuinely be the cause, and a conversation with the prescribing clinician about dose reduction or a trial off medication is appropriate
Potential benefits include reduced steroid dependence, fewer hospitalizations, and improved durability of advanced therapy