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Patients Taking Medication Dosage Into Their Own Hands According to the LA Times, some patients, with or without the help of doctors, are experimenting with microdosing weight loss drugsusing smaller-than-recommended amountsin order to stretch limited supplies, reduce costs, and even potentially curb side effects. 91% of surveyed healthcare providers reported they are somewhat to very concerned about patients independently adjusting their prescribed medication doses

Mayo Clinic Health Matters Podcast (March 2026) on GLP-1 weight loss medications covering side effects, nutritional considerations, muscle loss (muscle preservation is a key concern), and what patients should discuss with their doctors

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