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How Much Weight Can You Lose on Wegovy?

How Much Weight Can You Lose on Wegovy?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 29, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Wegovy can help you lose excess weight when used with diet and exercise. Find out how much weight you can lose on Wegovy.

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How Does Wegovy Work for Weight Loss?

How Does Wegovy Work for Weight Loss?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 29, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Wegovy has been approved for chronic weight management. Find out how Wegovy and other weight loss drugs can help you lose weight.

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Overexertion: Signs to Look Out For

Overexertion: Signs to Look Out For

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 22, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Overexertion is the act of pushing yourself too hard during a physical task beyond your capabilities. Learn about overexertion signs and symptoms and ways to avoid it.

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Hypoparathyroidism: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Hypoparathyroidism: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 21, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which there are low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.

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Short Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Short Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 16, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Short bowel syndrome refers to a group of digestive problems when there is a physical or functional loss of the bowel. Learn more about this digestive tract condition.

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What is the Best Antidepressant for Nerve Pain?

What is the Best Antidepressant for Nerve Pain?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 15, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Several medications are used for the treatment of neuropathic pain (nerve pain), including antidepressants. Find out which antidepressants work best for treating neuropathic pain.

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Hypopnea vs Apnea: Know the Difference

Hypopnea vs Apnea: Know the Difference

Written by Dr. Jyothi Shenoy | Feb 14, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Hypopnea and apnea are symptoms of sleep-related breathing disorders. Learn the differences between apneas and hypopneas.

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Metoprolol Tartrate vs Succinate: Key Differences

Metoprolol Tartrate vs Succinate: Key Differences

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 14, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate contain the same active ingredient but treat different conditions. Find out the key differences between metoprolol tartrate vs metoprolol succinate.

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How Long Does It Take For Wellbutrin to Work?

How Long Does It Take For Wellbutrin to Work?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 9, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication. How long does it take Wellbutrin to work?

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Can You Stop Taking Statin If Your Cholesterol Is Normal?

Can You Stop Taking Statin If Your Cholesterol Is Normal?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 7, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Statin therapy usually needs to be continued lifelong to control high cholesterol. However, it may be possible to come off statins. Learn more about how to stop taking statins safely.

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Calcium Score and Statins: What’s the Connection?

Calcium Score and Statins: What’s the Connection?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 6, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Some studies have shown that people who take statins have a more rapid increase in their cardiac artery calcium score. Learn more about the connection between calcium score and statins.

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Your Liver and Cholesterol: What’s the Connection?

Your Liver and Cholesterol: What’s the Connection?

Written by HaVy Ngo-Hamilton, Pharm.D. | Feb 2, 2024
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Most people know high cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. However, many people don’t know there is a close connection between cholesterol and liver health.

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