Losing weight too quickly can increase the risk of unwanted side effects like muscle loss, hair shedding, and a hollow or sunken appearance in the face (sometimes referred to Ozempic face)
If you plan to drink, go in knowing that one drink may land very differently than it used to, and that mocktails are a genuinely solid alternative, not a consolation prize
This observation has raised concerns regarding suboptimal drug exposure, altered pharmacokinetics, and heightened inflammatory burden in obese patients, highlighting the potential need for dose optimization or alternative treatment strategies in this population ( The impact of BMI on treatment response is well illustrated by the AQUILA study, which examined real-world outcomes in PsA patients treated with ( However, the relationship between BMI and response to biologic therapies is not uniformly consistent across studies
Stay connected Get the latest updates from MIT Technology Review Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.