Listener Q&A: Does It Make Sense to Titrate Up When You’re Seeing Results?

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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Since introducing our new fan mail feature, we've had some fantastic questions rolling in, and this week, we're tackling a common concern: Should you increase your dosage of anti-obesity medication, even if it seems to be effective?

Join me as I delve into this listener’s question and explore the complexities of titrating up. While it might appear logical to boost your dosage for better results—especially when you're experiencing weight loss and improved health markers—there are important considerations to keep in mind.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the delicate balance between medication dosage and your nutritional needs, the risks associated with increasing medication too much, and how insurance companies can influence these decisions.
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Audio Stamps
00:30 - Dr. Rentea discusses the challenges and rewards of attending two back-to-back conferences, highlighting the value of in-person connections.

03:03 - Dr. Rentea addressed a listener's question about increasing the dosage of an effective anti-obesity medication, emphasizing the complexities of weight management.

06:23 - We learn how insurance companies often force patients to increase their anti-obesity medication dosage despite its effectiveness, revealing a gap between clinical practice and insurance policies.

08:40 - For questions that are too detailed for the podcast, Dr. Rentea suggests scheduling a consultation for personalized guidance on general medical topics.

Quotes
“If someone already is having great fat loss percentages, they're not having urges and cravings, they're able to get all the healthy food, they feel like they're in a great flow, why would we go up on the dose?” - Dr. Rentea
“You're shamed if you go up, you're shamed if you don't. And ultimately, my answer is how about we just focus on what the data is doing. How are you feeling? What are the symptoms looking like?” - Dr. Rentea
“If you're doing really great and you go up too much, you actually start under-eating. You start not losing as much.” - Dr. Rentea
“There's this fine line between being in a calorie deficit and getting the food that you need versus being so suppressed, you don't even want to get the fiber in anymore.” - Dr. Rentea

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.
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