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1. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesWeight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and ... - BBC

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   Oct 18, 2024 · The government has suggested weight-loss drugs could boost the economy by helping obese people in England get back to work. But NHS experts have warned treatment services are already overstretched ...

   • Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab - BBC

     Getty Images. GPs in England may start offering weight-loss...

2. www.gov.uk › government › newsNew drugs pilot to tackle obesity and cut NHS waiting lists

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   Jun 6, 2023 · The newest weight loss drugs can help adults living with obesity lose up to 15 per cent of their body weight when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity and behavioural support

3. www.nhs.uk › medicines › atorvastatinCommon questions about atorvastatin - NHS

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   Atorvastatin may slightly increase the hormones released into your system from some contraceptive pills. You will still be protected from pregnancy, but this could increase your chances of side effects from contraceptive pills. If you have any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If atorvastatin makes you have severe diarrhoea for ...

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › obesityObesity - Treatment - NHS

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   • When Orlistat Should Be Used
   • How Long to Take It For
   • Orlistat and Other Health Conditions
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   Orlistat will usually only be recommended if you've made a significant effort to lose weight through diet, exercise or changing your lifestyle. Even then, orlistat is only prescribed if you have either: 1. a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or more, and other weight-related conditions, such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes 2. a BMI of 30 or mor...

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   Treatment with orlistat should only continue beyond 3 months if you've lost 5% of your body weight. It usually starts to affect how you digest fat within 1 to 2 days. If you have not lost weight after taking orlistat for 3 months, it's unlikely to be an effective treatment for you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, as you may need to stop your treatme...

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   If you're taking medicine for another serious health condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease, it may be necessary to change the dose of your medicine. Speak to your GP before starting treatment with orlistat. If you have type 2 diabetes, it may take you longer to lose weight using orlistat, so your target weight lo...

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   Common side effects of orlistat include: 1. fatty or oily poo 2. needing the toilet to poo urgently 3. pooing more frequently 4. an oily discharge from your rectum (you may have oily spots on your underwear) 5. farting (flatulence) You're much less likely to get these side effects if you stick to a low-fat diet. If you're taking the oral contracept...

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5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › statinsStatins - NHS

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   Oct 3, 2018 · Taking statins. Statins come as tablets that are taken once a day. Your dose will depend on why you need the medicine, your cholesterol levels, and other medicines you're taking. Your GP may increase your statins to the maximum dose. This helps to manage your cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-65821450Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab - BBC

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   Jun 7, 2023 · Getty Images. GPs in England may start offering weight-loss jabs to some patients to reduce obesity-related illnesses and resultant pressure on hospitals. Wegovy was approved for NHS use after ...

7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-64251636Consider statins for millions more people in England, NHS told

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   Jan 13, 2023 · About 15 million more people in England could be prescribed daily cholesterol-lowering statin pills to cut their risk of heart attacks and stroke, new advice for the NHS says. Given the very cheap ...