Before making a choice, consider factors like availability, potential delays in getting compounded medication, and the uncertainty of a lack of FDA oversight
The drugs have different profiles so a patient who has GI symptoms on one drug might tolerate a different drug in the class
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Regular monitoring should include pain assessments, inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein, and imaging studies when indicated
This is unlike most weight-loss drugs, which tend to only hit one or two of these targets
If side effects remain severe after 4 weeks at any dose level, discuss dose adjustment with your provider rather than discontinuing entirely