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Despite their different mechanisms, evidence does not support better weight loss outcomes when phentermine and semaglutide are combined compared to optimized monotherapy or newer dual-peptide approaches

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Reduces Appetite and Food Cravings Semaglutide acts on the brain's appetite centers, increasing feelings of fullness and reducing hunger