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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why it is okay for people who are clinically obese to take semaglutides and continue taking them even when they have reached their goal weight (or more!), but it's not okay for someone who is only slightly overweight? Like the OP, I have struggled to lose 10-15 lbs for years. My BMI is 26.1, and I am on an 80MG statin. Some of my friends who are on semaglutides have BMIs around 20 now. But somehow it's okay for them to continue taking them, but I can't--even with my high cholesterol. Should I gain weight so I can take them?[/quote]

are you confused? This isn’t about fairness. The medication has risks so it just is not justifiable for people who are already at normal BMIs like you and OP. I don’t think it’s really known yet how long formerly obese people need to take the drugs but I’m sure that there is no reason to assume it’s actually healthy for them to be almost underweight. it may be better than being obese (as they would be without the meds) but for people who are already at healthy BMIs, there is no justification except vanity. [/quote]

I’m not confused. I am taking 80MG statin for high cholesterol. My friend—who had a high BMI—didn’t have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It now looks like they are underweight. Yet, they can continue taking it at 20 (or less) BMI but I cannot. If I can’t take it at 26 BMI, why can someone keep taking it at 20 BMI? I’m truly happy for them. I’m not saying they should stop taking it if they don’t want to. Like someone said earlier, I just don’t understand the gatekeeping.

OP, I hope it works out for you! [/quote]

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