However, pharmacological treatment alone is unlikely to ensure long-term success in weight management, requiring integration with non-pharmacological interventions such as lifestyle modification and physical activity [14, 15]
You must also meet one of these clinical criteria: BMI of 35 or higher (age 18+) BMI of 30 or higher with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic kidney disease (stage 3a or higher) BMI of 27 or higher with pre-diabetes, a prior heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease What Will It Cost
It is important to note that while these diabetes drugs have shown potential for weight loss, their off-label use for weight management should be discussed with a healthcare provider
Abdominal cramping is a separate issue and is more often related to GI motility changes than to electrolyte imbalances, though the distinction isnt always obvious to patients experiencing both