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Initial investigations typically include liver function tests, renal function assessment, and full blood count
Adding to doctors' worries are concerns about purity and dosing, because users typically buy from websites selling unregulated Chinese product some of which comes from plants that previously produced the deadly opioid fentanyl
Your doctor needs to confirm you met ONE of these criteria when you first started taking a GLP-1: Path 1: Higher BMI BMI of 35 or higher No other health conditions required Example: You started Wegovy in 2024 with BMI 37, and now your BMI is 33 you still qualify
But the controversial ad also garnered backlash from some viewers and caught the attention of the pharma industry, lawmakers, medical experts and patient advocacy groups, who lashed the company for "deceptive" advertising and for perpetuating a stigma on obesity
Best results with consistent, daily use for 3-6 months