For patients who have tried GLP-1 medications before and stopped because of side effects, microdosing may be worth discussing with a provider
Example dosage schedule Starting dose: 0.2 0.3 mg weekly for first 4-5 weeks Titration phase: 0.4 0.6 mg weekly for 4-5 weeks and then, if tolerated, 0.9 1.1 mg weekly for 4-5 weeks Maintenance dose for long-term weight management: 1.6 1.9 mg weekly for 4-5 weeks and then, if tolerated, 2.5 mg weekly (maximum dose) The dosage may vary depending on the individual needs, your initial BMI, and glycemic control
Compounding pharmacies use pharmaceutical-grade semaglutide (the active ingredient) thats already been developed and proven effective
Not necessarily every single patient immediately, but anyone with known retinopathy, symptoms, or overdue retinal screening should strongly consider an updated exam
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