As clinicians, we get very little training about nutrition
Exclusivity tends to keep it high to start
Consistent adherence to your dose schedule and attention to protein intake during this phase supports better outcomes and preserves lean muscle mass while fat is being lost
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain were the most common, mostly transient and mild to moderate
The shift follows tightened priorauthorization rules as of August 2024, which already imposed stringent criteria, including a BMI of 35 or more, an in-person visit to a prescribing physician, proof of six months of lifestyle modification activities, and participation in programs like Teladoc Health to track their progress
And the next 5 to 10 years, youre going to see paradigm shifts in how psychiatric is going to be treated, without question