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Scientists originally created these medications for patients with type 2 diabetes, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved them for weight loss in certain people
More than half (55 people) of people with a BMI below 25 report their main motivation for using a weight loss drug is to improve body confidence or self-esteem and around half (52 percent) of this cohort say that celebrity endorsement made them more open to trying the medication." "When prescribed by a registered doctor or a licensed prescribing pharmacist, with appropriate support in place, these medicines can be highly effective for some patients
You may also begin to notice changes in your appetite and weight
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