At the time of her passing, Judge Pratter was managing the initial stages of the MDL, which had been formed in February 2024, the MDL included 87 active lawsuits as of May 1, with expectations that the number could grow to several thousand due to the widespread use of these medications
It's worth noting that early in treatment, nausea and other gastrointestinal side effects may contribute to reduced food appeal, though the appetite-suppressing effects persist even as these side effects typically diminish with continued therapy
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This feedback led her and her medical advisory team to explore options that could offer similar benefits but in a more natural, side-effect-free form