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한약 vs 양약 비교
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Q. Are there specific reasons to choose herbal medicine weight loss over Wegovy or Ozempic?

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Gambi-hwan is a Korean herbal prescription attracting attention as a practical alternative to GLP-1 injectables (Wegovy, Ozempic). While those drugs carry side effect rates of 30–40% including nausea, vomiting, and pancreatitis, herbal medicine is individually compounded to match your constitution, resulting in significantly lower gastrointestinal burden. Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic's telemedicine Gambi prescription analyzes Sasang constitution and obesity type, with monthly costs around 150,000 KRW — far more affordable than injectables. Unlike injectables that merely suppress appetite, herbal medicine focuses on improving basal metabolism and correcting constitutional imbalances, resulting in a lower rate of weight regain after treatment ends.

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