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This might include: Slowly stopping the drug Eating well Staying active Getting support Summary Table For Side Effects Maximising Results with GLP-1s for Craving and Weight Control Healthy eating, physical activity, and behavioural support can improve overall treatment outcomes
When to talk to your provider Contact your provider if you experience no appetite suppression after 4 weeks of consistent use, if side effects worsen rather than improve over time, if you develop mouth sores or persistent oral irritation, or if your results plateau significantly after previously good progress
Since the medication takes time to reach its peak, an injection at night will begin working as you sleep, and you may notice a significant reduction in cravings by the time you wake up
For adults whose insurance doesn't cover GLP-1 medications or who face prior authorization hurdles with brand-name products the compounded model with disclosed flat-rate monthly pricing offers a different access pathway worth understanding and discussing with a clinician