The obesity epidemic These new drugs have generated substantial attention in large part because of their potential to help reduce the obesity epidemic, a major global public health issue that has increased over many decades
Along with nausea, some people experience vomiting (about 5% incidence) or mild stomach discomfort
Since being on the drug, she has lost 40 pounds and other symptoms have eased
We start with the patient: weight history, prior attempts, family history, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, liver markers, sleep, medications, mental health, alcohol use, menopause or PMOS context when relevant, and what the patient is actually trying to accomplish