However, fat tissues tend to store and metabolize natural estrogen
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association analyzed the pharmacy and medical claims of nearly 170,000 people between July 2014 and December 2023 and found that 58% didn't complete a 12-week course of the medications liraglutide or semaglutide, which are sold under the brand names Saxenda and Wegovy
Some clinicians who are aware of the allodynia risk recommend extended escalation timelines, particularly for patients approaching the 2.4 mg dose
Given this complex pathophysiology, it is biologically plausible that interventions targeting these mechanisms could support recovery
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