In the UCLA RA study, GI side effects were the top reason patients discontinued
They work by absorbing water in the gut, which increases stool bulk and makes it softer and easier to pass
FDA-approved drugs, Cushman says, have been tested and reviewed not just for their efficacy but also for their safety
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seroma (fluid accumulation), which is more common when combined with liposuction
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