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Your doctor will provide a medication guide for a safe transition and may need to adjust your dose
I need to: Find a provider Replace my health plan / member ID card Report a change Manage my prescriptions Need help
Patients should receive clear written and verbal information about: Expected side effects of each medication Warning signs requiring immediate medical attention (severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, signs of pancreatitis, mood changes, suicidal thoughts) The importance of adherence to prescribed doses Lifestyle modifications to support treatment goals Multidisciplinary coordination may be beneficial, particularly when care involves both smoking cessation services and weight management clinics
PubMed, Wessel, Jennifer, et al
57 , 59 , 60 Scores on the PCS and MCS range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health status
