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Druce MR, Small CK, Bloom SR

Optimizing dietary habits while on GLP-1 therapy enhances both medication efficacy and tolerability

Allergy management reduces chronic periorbital inflammation driving melanin production, vascular dilation, and fluid retention - users should identify and address environmental allergies through appropriate medications or avoidance, manage seasonal allergies proactively before symptoms worsen, avoid rubbing eyes despite itching creating mechanical irritation and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and consider antihistamine eye drops for direct ocular symptom relief

Patients should not discontinue semaglutide without consulting their healthcare provider, as this could lead to loss of glycemic control or weight regain