Good prescribers discuss ranges, set realistic expectations, and emphasize that results depend on medication plus lifestyle modification
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Avoid highly processed foods, excessive sugar, fried foods, and alcohol
Common adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort , particularly during dose escalation