If side effects do not improve or become serious, tell your doctor or the healthcare team right away
You have established strong lifestyle foundations If you have used your time on medication to build sustainable habits, including regular exercise, a high-protein diet , consistent sleep, and stress management, you have a much stronger foundation for discontinuation than someone who relied primarily on the medication appetite suppression without changing underlying behaviors

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