Rushing produces more discomfort, more missed doses due to side effects, and paradoxically slower progress
We: Start at safe, low doses and increase only when your body is ready Use flexible, compounded dosing so we can adjust your dose in small steps Monitor your labs, symptoms, and body composition regularly Prescribe supportive treatments when needed to protect digestion, liver, and gallbladder Serious side effects are rare but can include gallstones (usually from rapid weight loss) or pancreatitis
Things are going to become much more complex once we have multiple incretin combinations available
Plenty of fruit and vegetables add volume and nutrients without excess calories
We encourage patients to have thorough discussions with their healthcare providers, addressing: Individual risk factors for vision problems Potential benefits of semaglutide for diabetes management or weight loss Alternative treatment options Monitoring strategies to detect early signs of eye complications For some patients, the benefits of improved blood sugar control or significant weight loss may outweigh the potential vision risks