Given that GLP-1 RAs significantly reduce weight and improve metabolic health, millions of patients have become candidates for these drugs
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Headache: This was reported after the drug was launched and is a common symptom of low blood pressure
Since semaglutide is an injectable drug and not taken by mouth, it bypasses the stomach, which minimizes the risk of any significant interaction
Gasoyan added that, in this large observational study of patients who discontinued semaglutide or tirzepatide, reinitiation of the original medication or receipt of alternative obesity treatment was common, which may explain why they regained less weight than patients in randomized trials. Additionally, previous research suggests that GLP-1 drug discontinuation often occurs for practical reasons rather than lack of effectiveness
[1] 5 mg weekly, with further increases to 1 mg or 2 mg if required for glycaemic control