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Category: Chronic care

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

Can you ever get off biologics? A look at risks, remission, and tapering

4 min read
In a study on rheumatoid arthritis patients in remission, nearly 58% of those who stopped their biologics experienced a relapse within a year, highlighting the complexities surrounding the question: can you ever get off biologics?. The answer is nuanced, depending heavily on the specific condition, its activity level, and the individual patient's health status.

What does Ozempic do to your body if you take it for too long?

2 min read
First approved by the FDA in 2017 for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic (semaglutide) has become widely used, prompting questions about **what does Ozempic do to your body if you take it for too long**?. While it offers significant benefits for blood sugar control and weight management, long-term use and eventual discontinuation carry specific considerations and potential side effects.

Understanding the Duration: How long can I stay on tesamorelin?

5 min read
Clinical trials show that discontinuing tesamorelin, a treatment for HIV-associated lipodystrophy, leads to a reaccumulation of visceral fat, highlighting the need for ongoing therapy to sustain benefits. This makes the question of "how long can I stay on tesamorelin?" crucial for patients considering this medication.