Research looking directly at menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and appetite hormones shows some evidence of beneficial effects, but findings are mixed and not entirely consistent across studies
The same class of drugs, when prescribed for weight management, falls under stricter rules
For example, poor compounding practices can result in serious drug quality problems, such as contamination or a drug that contains too much or too little active ingredient
When glucose levels stabilize, the metabolic pressure that promotes fat storage may decrease
If your appetite suppression is weakening, your side effects are worsening, or you are not losing weight at the expected rate, message your provider
The compound class is identical