Dishing The Science with Dr. Sue

What do people list as Top 3 risks of weight management medication? (and none of them are side effects)

Dr. Sue Pedersen

When we as doctors think about risks of any medication, the first thing that comes to mind is the potential for side effects. But when I ask my patients what they perceive as potential risks of treatment, often the answer is something else entirely.  What does a recent publication tells us about what is on people's minds? 

Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2025/05/what-do-people-list-as-top-3-risks-of-weight-management-medication-and-none-of-them-are-side-effects/

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