The standard restart looks similar to a first start but compressed: Week 1 to 4: starter dose (0.25 mg semaglutide, 2.5 mg tirzepatide) Week 5 to 8: half-target dose (0.5 mg or 5 mg) Week 9 onward: continue stepping up to previous maintenance dose Some prescribers will move faster if your previous course was uncomplicated
Regular follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan
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While legal, off label prescribing is done at the discretion of the prescriber
For type 2 diabetes : Most people will be prescribed Ozempic or Rybelsus