But the most effective dose is still the one your provider designs for your specific situation, monitored over time by someone who knows your health history
Disclaimer: If you have a pre-existing medical condition like type 1 diabetes, are pregnant or breastfeeding at the time, or have had previous allergic reactions to weight loss medications, then this treatment is not advisable for you
So youre starting a GLP-1 medication for weight loss
Introduction In 2021, Ozempic (semaglutide) was one of the most prescribed medications in the United States [1], with over 9 million prescriptions in the final quarter of 2022 [2], with the possibility of reaching as much as 24 million prescriptions by 2035 in the USA alone [3]
Anyone pursuing this approach should do so with a licensed provider and a clear understanding of what is and is not supported by evidence
Lin H-T, Tsai Y-F, Liao P-L, Wei JCC