Treatment Protocol and Administration Proper dosing and gradual titration are essential for tolerability and effectiveness
A diet rich in foods that stimulate GLP-1 production can help support weight loss on its own, or help you maintain weight loss after stopping GLP-1 RA treatment
It is currently being evaluated in clinical trials
Tell your prescriber about every medication you take, including over-the-counter products and supplements
Other GLP1 receptor agonists, such as Trulicity (dulaglutide), Wegovy (also semaglutide but at a higher dose for weight loss), and Victoza (liraglutide), offer similar mechanisms but vary in dosing frequency, cost, and clinical indications
Starting at 2.5 mg weekly for four weeks, then increasing to 5 mg, then 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and ultimately 15 mg as needed and tolerated