These patches are marketed to sound like legitimate GLP-1 treatments, but they dont contain the actual drug ingredients or have clinical evidence to back them up, says Dr
Weeks 14: 0.25 mg once a week Weeks 58: 0.5 mg Weeks 912: 1 mg Weeks 1316: 1.7 mg (if needed) Week 17 and beyond: 2.4 mg (maintenance) Weeks 14: 2.5 mg weekly (starting dose) Week 5+: 5 mg weekly Increase by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks if needed Maximum: 15 mg weekly Your provider will help you determine the right pace based on how youre responding
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Safer, evidence-based alternatives include topical treatments (retinoids, vitamin C, niacinamide, hydroquinone under supervision), oral antioxidants, strict sun protection, and lifestyle measures