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On average, studies show most people living with obesity lose between 15% and 25% of their body weight after just one year on a GLP-1
The key differences lie in the range of medications offered, dosing flexibility, and how medical care is integrated with ongoing behavior support
Typically, patients start with a lower dosage to acclimate to the side effects, and during this initial period, significant weight loss should not be expected immediately
The medication is initiated at 2.5 mg per week, and its dosage is increased by adding 2.5 mg increments to the existing dose