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* **Gradual Dose Reduction When Discontinuing Therapy:** To prevent withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, or rebound anxiety, tapering the dose rather than abrupt cessation is advisable
Never modify blood pressure medications without provider guidance
That mistake costs people years
The intensity of appetite rebound varies based on how long you took the medication, your genetic predisposition to hunger signaling, and whether you developed sustainable eating habits during treatment
Older adults considering GLP-1 medications or medical weight loss should be monitored carefully and should prioritize strength, mobility, protein intake, and functional health not just scale weight