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Side Effects The biggest downsides were acid reflux, morning nausea, and mild hair loss
Brand-name Mounjaro costs approximately $1,080 per month at list price
DOI: 10.1038/s41591-022-01707-4 [21] Bjerre Knudsen, L., Madsen, L.W., Andersen, S., et al
Semaglutide GLP-1 is administered through a once-weekly subcutaneous injection (under the skin)
What to Expect During Treatment Starting and Adjusting the Dose Treatment follows a gradual dose escalation schedule to minimise side effects: Weeks 1-4: 2.5 mg per week (starting dose) From Week 4: Escalate to 5 mg per week From Week 8 onward: Your doctor may increase the dose in increments of 2.5 mg every 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 15 mg per week Available dose strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg