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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

'My body couldn't handle it' — why this Zepbound patient refused a higher dose and kept losing weight

Headline from AL.com

Patients who hold at lower doses are still losing weight and avoiding harsh side effects.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    She was losing weight and building muscle on Zepbound — so why did her doctor keep pushing a higher dose? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    The patient lost weight steadily and built muscle on a lower dose, raising questions about standard prescribing practices.

  2. AL.com

    'My body couldn't handle it' — why this Zepbound patient refused a higher dose and kept losing weight (opens AL.com)

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    Patients who hold at lower doses are still losing weight and avoiding harsh side effects.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    A patient lost weight every week on low-dose Zepbound. So why was her doctor pushing for more? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Side effects including exhaustion, hair loss and inability to work out have led some patients to demand lower doses.

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