The medication manages a chronic condition, and discontinuation often leads to recurrence
If you have already missed a dose due to unusable medication, follow the missed dose guidance in your patient information leaflet or contact your healthcare team for advice
Unexplained Diarrhea with Weight Loss: While GLP-1s can cause gastrointestinal side effects, persistent, unexplained diarrhea combined with weight loss could, in rare instances, mask symptoms of hyperthyroidism, particularly if your levothyroxine dose is too high
Weight loss medication options: We only feature FDA-approved weight loss medications
When patients enquire about berberine patches, clinicians can acknowledge the theoretical interest whilst explaining the absence of supporting evidence and directing patients toward proven interventions aligned with NICE guidance and current best practice
Pregnant or breastfeeding: This medication is contraindicated for people who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant within the next three months
