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That is a clinically meaningful difference, and it has influenced how doctors view the two options for their patients

Your body needs time to adjust to the medication, and early changes are often more internal, such as shifts in appetite and energy levels

Such outcomes illustrate that pharmacotherapy alone is not sufficient

Unlike orlistat (which can worsen diarrhoea in post-cholecystectomy patients) or very low-calorie diets (which can be difficult to digest), Wegovy works primarily through lowering hunger rather than fat malabsorption

Medication-Assisted Weight Management Medical weight loss often requires strategic intervention beyond lifestyle changes alone