Eating before, or during the course of drinking, slows the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into a person's body
Over time, this can lead to improved strength, better physical conditioning, and higher calorie expenditure
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A physician may need to evaluate persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, signs of dehydration, worsening reflux, gallbladder symptoms, low blood sugar risk in patients using diabetes medications, kidney function concerns, unintentional under-eating, rapid weakness or muscle loss, and medication interactions
And because almost everyone moves up to a higher dose over the first few months to reduce nausea and other side effects, the monthly cost rises again as the dose increases
Less common adverse effects have included pruritic rash, muscle weakness in uremic patients, and seizures in patients with seizure disorders