BOSTON The number of medications in development to treat obesity continues to grow, and the drugs can offer health benefits for patients beyond weight loss, according to a speaker at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress
stop immediately if you feel dizzy or short of breath
Per prescribing information, if palpitations or significant heart rate increases emerge during dose escalation, temporarily maintaining the current dose or slowing the titration schedule may allow the body to adapt
If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 1 mg dose: Increase to 2 mg subcutaneously once a week
PlexusDx recommends keeping detailed injection logs that record date, exact location (using a mental grid system on your thigh), and any reactions, which helps you and your provider identify patterns in efficacy and comfort
Major surgery, particularly gastrointestinal procedures, may require waiting until bowel function fully normalises, which could take several weeks depending on recovery