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Artinger, I

Never attempt to use medication of uncertain stability, as reduced potency undermines treatment effectiveness and complicates dose adjustments with your provider

"We have to determine whether theyve hit a plateau, whether theyre a non-responder or whether the medication is no longer having the same effect. Plateau For many patients, weight loss on these medications tends to be greatest early in treatment and then gradually slows over time

Artunc F, Schleicher E, Weigert C, Fritsche A, Stefan N, Hring HU

Check at baseline, 6-8 weeks after starting, after each 10-15 pounds of weight loss, every 3-4 months during active weight loss, and every 6 months after weight stabilization

Oken, E., Taveras, E