All injectable GLP-1 medications follow a gradual dose-escalation approach to minimize gastrointestinal side effects, which are the most common adverse reactions
A prescription GLP-1 medication is the real dealyou get it from your doctor after they've looked at your health, your goals, and figured out if it's right for you
Perhaps the most crucial data point for long-term adherence is side effect management
Reflecting on the trial Mojsov remembers the therapeutic effect was immediately evident
Currently, 70% of the GLP-1 market is in the US and partially the EU, with a staggering 300% growth from 2020 to 2023 in prescriptions within the US alone
Standard dosing protocols begin at 2.5 mg per week (as a titration dose) and escalate in 2.5 mg increments up to 15 mg per week, with each increase separated by at least four weeks