Conditions that require caution or avoidance include severe stomach pain, abdominal pain, delayed gastric emptying, difficulty swallowing, trouble breathing due to GI pressure, or risk of pulmonary aspiration
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Binders must be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, other supplements, and medications
For people from certain ethnic backgrounds, lower BMI thresholds apply: 27.5 or above, or 24.5 or above if you have one or more weight-related health conditions