Weeks 1-4: 2.5mg weekly (initiation dose) Weeks 5-8: 5mg weekly Weeks 9-12: 7.5mg weekly Weeks 13-16: 10mg weekly Week 17+: 12.5mg or 15mg weekly if needed Note: Doses increase by 2.5mg no faster than every 4 weeks
Her GP had never even heard of the drug from the article when Rachel raised it, and she had to be referred to a specialist to obtain it
Willing to self-administer injections or supplements at home
Your healthcare provider may consider your overall health, medical history, blood sugar levels, weight management goals, medication tolerance, and lifestyle habits before recommending a treatment option
There are a variety of reasons why people respond differently to GLP-1 medications, including demographic, body composition, health, lifestyle and environmental factors