Deep Read: "I can no longer imagine living without weight loss medication."
Those who want to lose weight can do so with medication. However, stopping them and staying slim is hardly possible. Studies show that the drugs also affect the brain. Is a new addiction emerging?
Manuela Badstübner, a 55-year-old woman, has been using an injection to aid in weight loss, but has experienced side effects such as circulatory problems when exercising after taking it. Despite nearly reaching her weight goal of 67 kilograms, she has continued to use the injection. With the recent availability of a pill form of the weight loss medication in Germany, Badstübner plans to switch to taking it orally.
The pill has the same side effects as the injection but is more convenient to take and does not require refrigeration. Badstübner's continued use of the medication raises questions about the potential for psychological dependence.
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