Weight loss statistics: The website presents several figures, including "6x more weight loss than exercise and diet alone," "lose an average of 18% of your body weight," and "93% kept the weight off for good." According to fine print on the website, these figures are described as being based on "MEDVi patients over their first 6 months of treatment." The company's own disclosures state that "all claims and benefits on this website refer to self-reported data from GLP-1 customers on a treatment plan that includes compounded GLP-1 medications and consultations with medical professionals." The disclosures further state that "results from compounded medications found on the MEDVi platform may vary and be affected by an individual's adherence to the program and their clinician's recommendations." Customer testimonials: The MEDVi website includes named customer testimonials with specific weight loss figures and outcomes attributed to verified customers
Some doctors also report that Rybelsus may not be as effective as injections yet still comes with side effects
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The prescribing information for these medications contains a boxed warning regarding the potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumors, a rare form of thyroid cancer
This slows down your metabolism, causes fluid retention, increases fat storage, and makes it extremely difficult to lose weight even with calorie restriction and workouts
