Estimates suggest nine in 10 pay for the drugs privately
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Both medications are injected subcutaneously (under the skin) of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm once a week
Ultimately, the decision will be down to the FDA in the coming weeks
How is Topiramate taken for weight loss
Case Study 1: Sarah, 43-Year-Old Teacher Starting Stats: Starting weight: 248 pounds Height: 56 Starting BMI: 40.0 Health conditions: Prediabetes, hypertension, GERD Treatment Journey: Months 1-3: Lost 18 pounds (7.3%) Dose escalated to 7.5 mg Side effects: Mild nausea weeks 1-4, resolved by month 2 Blood pressure already improving Months 4-6: Lost additional 23 pounds (cumulative: 41 pounds, 16.5%) Reached 10 mg dose No longer needed blood pressure medication Blood sugar normalized (no longer prediabetic) Months 7-12: Lost additional 18 pounds (cumulative: 59 pounds, 23.8%) Final weight: 189 pounds BMI: 30.5 (just above overweight threshold) Down from size 20 to size 12 Health Transformations: Off blood pressure medication completely No longer prediabetic (A1C 5.2%) GERD resolved, off medication Sleep apnea resolved Joint pain significantly reduced Sarahs Perspective: Ive tried every diet for 20 years
