Dose changes should only be made under medical supervision
They also carry potential reputational risk, however, given concerns about inappropriate GLP-1 prescribing following limited online assessments and fears of counterfeit products
Current clinical evidence suggests an increased incidence of gallbladder-related adverse events with GLP-1RAs treatment, particularly at higher doses and for longer periods
Most patients notice meaningful appetite reduction within the first few weeks, with progressive weight loss continuing over the course of the program
It may also change the applicable plan or payment, so the cost should be confirmed before the new prescription is processed
We need to be more critical about who were starting on these medications and thinking about all those chronic conditions and thinking about those medicines, thinking about the benefit there is to be gained, she says