Other concerning symptoms that necessitate medical consultation include: Severe abdominal distension or inability to pass gas/stool (possible ileus or bowel obstruction) Nausea that worsens rather than improves after 812 weeks Inability to maintain adequate nutrition or hydration Unintentional weight loss exceeding clinical targets New or worsening heartburn or reflux symptoms Visual changes (especially with rapid blood sugar improvement) Severe headache or altered mental status Signs of gallbladder disease (right upper quadrant pain, especially after eating) Hypoglycemia symptoms if taking insulin or sulfonylureas Patients should generally not discontinue GLP-1 medications without medical guidance, except in emergencies such as suspected pancreatitis or severe allergic reaction
That has led some people to wonder whether bupropion alone might also help with weight loss
Most research supports a daily intake in the range of: 1,000 to 2,000 mg per day for general fat loss support Up to 3,000 mg per day in certain performance-focused studies For most individuals, 1,500 to 2,000 mg daily is a practical starting point
Obese asthmatics, specifically the late-onset, non-eosinophilic, steroid-resistant asthma phenotype that has been most refractory to biologic therapy, have a distinct disease biology