Who May Not Be a Candidate?

Responsible weight management is as much about who an approach isn't right for as who it is. A provider evaluates each person individually, and there are several situations in which a given program may not be appropriate. Being open about this is part of doing it properly.

Situations a provider will consider carefully

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding: Many approaches are not appropriate during this time.
• Certain existing medical conditions: Which may make a particular approach unsuitable.
• Potential medication interactions: Current medications that may interact with a proposed approach.
• A prior intolerance or adverse reaction: To a component of a formulation.
• A history that makes an option unsuitable: As judged against the specific approach being considered.

Why this protects you

The requirement for a clinical review exists precisely so that approaches aren't made available to people for whom they may carry unnecessary risk. A provider determining that something isn't right for you is a safeguard, not a setback it means the process is doing its job.

This is also a key difference from buying an over-the-counter product, where no one is checking whether it's suitable for you at all.

If an approach isn't right for you

A determination that one approach isn't appropriate doesn't mean nothing can help. Weight is shaped by many factors, and there are often other avenues to discuss with a provider. The honest answer for any individual depends on their specific situation.

Understanding the many factors at play can make that conversation more productive. Learn about the factors that influence weight management

Common questions