Why Some People Have Trouble Losing Weight with New Obesity Medicines.


Why Some People Have Trouble Losing Weight with New Obesity Medicines.

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Why Some People Have Trouble Losing Weight with New Obesity Medicines.

Some people have trouble getting weight loss drugs, but Danielle Griffin did not. She got a prescription from her doctor, her pharmacy had the drugs, and her insurance paid for most of it.

But even though Danielle could get the drugs easily, they did not work well for her. She only lost 13 pounds, even though she was eating healthy, drinking water, and exercising.

Many people lose a lot of weight on these drugs, but some people do not. Doctors say that maybe 1 in 5 people do not see good results from these drugs.

There are many reasons why the drugs might not work for some people. Our bodies are all different, and some medical conditions or medicines can stop weight loss.

If the drugs don't work, doctors can try other options, like different drugs or lifestyle changes. It is important to work with a doctor to find the best way to lose weight.


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Did Danielle Griffin have trouble getting weight loss drugs?

No, she got a prescription from her doctor and her pharmacy had the drugs.

How much weight did Danielle lose?

She lost 13 pounds.

What can doctors do if the weight loss drugs don't work?

Doctors can try other options, like different drugs or lifestyle changes.


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