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Some policies specifically exclude weight loss surgery, so review your plan details or consult your surgeons office
Diarrhoea medications and treatments Loperamide If symptoms are disrupting daily life, short-term loperamide may help slow bowel movements
The most common semaglutide side effects and tirzepatide side effects are gastrointestinal symptoms
patients should be counseled to report symptoms such as neck mass, dysphagia, or persistent hoarseness Contraindication : Personal or family history of MTC or MEN2 Gallbladder disease : Tirzepatide may increase risk of gallstones and cholecystitis Acute kidney injury : Dehydration from gastrointestinal adverse effects may impair renal function Pancreatitis : Patients should be counseled to report severe, persistent abdominal pain Niacin-specific safety concerns: Hepatotoxicity : Baseline liver function tests and monitoring during dose titration and periodically thereafter are recommended
Plan for alternative treatments : Discuss whether other weight management medications, continued behavioral therapy, or structured programs might be appropriate
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